The crew takes a look at Quadriceps Tears.

The crew takes a look at achilles tendon ruptures. Physical exam paper referenced: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3812842/  Richard Sherman's Injury: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8nU3pygi2Y Demarcus Cousins' Injury: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZRrNCA0oMk Kobe Bryant's Injury: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTKfC7Pjicw

We go back to our favorite injured athlete, Markelle Fultz, and look further into the mystery of his new awkward shooting technique. CBS Timeline of Fultz' Injury and Shooting Form: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/markelle-fultz-shoulder-injury-became-the-ugliest-most-confusing-debacle-in-the-nba/ Brief AAFP Review: https://www.aafp.org/afp/2014/0401/p537.html Scapular Exam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEY93k5XXL0

In this episode of The Break, we discuss FAI and labral tears as we evaluate Isaiah Thomas' chances at a successful recovery with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

In this episode, we look further into Markelle Fultz and what was an initially feared high ankle sprain. Video of Injury: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmQG04kb5Yg Photo of Ankle Ligaments: http://www.physicalhealthcare.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Ankle-sprains_physiotherapy.png Systematic Review (2013) on high ankle sprain physical exam maneuvers (including Likelihood Ratios): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23222193 Diagnostic criteria for ankle clear spaces: http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/radiographs_for_ankle_fractures

In our second episode we discuss Dustin Fowler's patellar tendon rupture and learn more about management. Hinged Knee Brace Example: http://www.physioroom.com/images/products/full/39350_image.jpg Greyscale Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/greyscale/id1147413625?mt=2

In this episode, we evaluate Kevin Durant's MCL Sprain and his subsequent calf strain.