| ARTICULAR CARTILAGE | Articular cartilage injuries can occur as a result of either traumatic mechanical destruction, or progressive mechanical degeneration (wear and tear). With mechanical destruction, a direct blow or other trauma can injure the articular cartilage. | If you want it to heal correctly you must have surgery so they can lay a piece of artificial cartilage to replace the old one. It wont be as good as the original cartilage but it would do you better than just trying to let it heal on it's own. |
| Fractures To The Nose | When nasal bones break, the mucous membrane lining the nose usually tears, resulting in a nosebleed. Most commonly, the bridge of the nose is pushed to one side. Sometimes, the cartilage of the nasal septum can break. If blood collects under the mucous membrane that lines the cartilage of the nasal septum (septal hematoma), the cartilage may die. The dead cartilage may disintegrate, resulting in a saddle nose deformity, in which the bridge of the nose sags in the middle. | Before reducing the fracture, any blood that has collected in the septum is drained through a small incision in the mucous membrane of the septum to prevent the destruction of the cartilage. By pressing with their fingers, doctors manipulate the bones into their normal position. The nose is then stabilized with an external splint. Internal packing (stenting) may also be used. Antibiotics are given while the packing is in place to decrease the risk of infection. Nasal bone fractures heal in about 6 weeks. |
| Indirect orbital floor fracture ("blowout fracture") | This occurs when the bony rim of the eye remains intact, but the paper thin floor of the eye socket cracks or ruptures. This can cause a small hole in the floor of the eye socket that can trap parts of the eye muscles and surrounding structures. | Treatment depends on the severity and location of your injury.If the fracture is more severe, your doctor will refer you to a plastic and reconstructive surgeon.
Remove bone fragments Free trapped eye muscles and eliminate double vision Restore the normal architecture of the eye socket if your injured eye looks sunken Repair deformities of the eye rim that affect your appearance |
| Elbow Dislocations and Fracture-Dislocations | Elbow dislocations are not common. Elbow dislocations typically occur when a person falls onto an outstretched hand. When the hand hits the ground, the force is sent to the elbow. Usually, there is a turning motion in this force. This can drive and rotate the elbow out of its socket. Elbow dislocations can also happen in car accidents when the passengers reach forward to cushion the impact. The force that is sent through the arm can dislocate the elbow. | In a complex elbow dislocation, surgery may be necessary to restore bone alignment and repair ligaments. It can be difficult to realign a complex elbow dislocation and to keep the joint in line. |
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THIS IS A SOCCER PLAYER BREAKING HIS LEFT IN ABOUT SEVEN DIFFERENT PLACES DURING ONE OF HIS BIGGEST GAMES. |
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THE FOOTBALL PLAYER FOR THE SAINT BREAKS HIS RIGHT JAW BONE AND DISLOCATED HIS EYE. |
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| NBA players injurs his knee after a lay-up |
