Head & Face Injuries

Concussion

 

A knock to the head may cause concussion which can vary from mild to severe.

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Migraine & Headaches

 

Headaches and migraines are common complaints but can become debilitating.

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Fractured Skull

 

A fractured skull is a break to any of the bones of the head.

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Nosebleed

 

A nosebleed usually occurs after an impact although can also be spontaneous.

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Temporomandibular joint disorder

 

The TMJ's are located just in front of the ears, where the skull meets the jaw.

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Facial fractures

 

Facial fractures occur after an impact such as a punch or fall.

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Swimmers ear

 

Swimmers ear is an infection often caused by a moist environment.

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Glue ear

 

Glue ear occurs in children, causing hearing loss and discomfort.

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Perforated eardrum

 

A perforated ear drum may occur after something is stuck in the ear, or a loud noise!

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Conjunctivitis

 

Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the membrane covering the white of the eyes

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Hyphema

 

Hyphema is bleeding within the front chamber of the eye,

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Foreign body in eye

 

An object which enters the eye such as an eyelash or shard of glass.

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Migraines

 

Chiropractor Dr Maria Madge talks to Sportsinjuryclinic.net about migraines and how Chiropractic treatment may benefit.

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Cervicogenic headaches

 

Dr Maria Madge talks to Sportsinjuryclinic.net about Cervicogenic headaches which originate from stiff joints at the top of the spine.

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Head and face protection

 

Protective equipment for the head and face explained, including gumshields, nose protectors, helmets and goggles.

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Concussion
A blow to the head often causes concussion which can range from mild to severe.


Post concussion syndrome
A group of symptoms which occur after the main symptoms of concussion have cleared.


Migraine / headache
Headaches and migraines are common complaints which can become debilitating.


Fractured skull
A break in any of the bones of the head.


Intracerebral hematoma
A rupture of one or more blood vessels in the brain.


Acute subdural hematoma
A blood clot which develops between the brain and the dura matter


Chronic subdural intracranial hematoma
an old blood clot on the surface of the brain, between the brain and the dura


Epidural intracranial hematoma
a tearing of the blood vessels inside the dural membrane


Subarachnoid intracranial hematoma
a bleed into the subarachnoid space, between the brain and the thin tissue that covers it

Nosebleed
Nosebleeds often occur after an impact to the nose, although they can occur spontaneously too.


Facial fractures / fractured jawbone
Broken noses, cheek bones and jaws are common in contact sports such as boxing and rugby.

 

Temporomandibular joint disorder
This joint is located in front of the ears and is formed between the jaw bone and the skull.

Swimmers ear
An infection of the skin lining the ear canal.


Glue ear
Occurs in shildren causing hearing loss and discomfort.


Perforated eardrum
A tear to the eardrum caused by an impact, poking something in the ear or a loud noise.


Impacted cerumen
A build up of wax in the auditory canal.


Cauliflour ear
A deformity of the outer ear caused by repetitive damage.

Conjunctivitis
Inflammation of the lining covering the white of the eyes.


Hyphema
Bleeding within the front chamber of the eye.


Detatched retina
The lining at the back of the eye starts to pull away.


Corneal Laceration
A tear or cut of the cornea.


Cornea Abrasion
A scratch on the cornea.


Foreign body in the eye
A small object such as an eyelash which enters the eye.


Hordeolum on the eye
Also known as a sty (or stye).