Watching people dancing is fun and when professionals do it, sometimes we are stunned. That’s how amazing dance is. We might feel that dance is effortless, but this is not the fact. It requires a lot of effort, rehearsals, flexibility, and also injuries to come up with a great performance. Yes, you’ve read that right, injuries are also a part of the dance. We feel that dance is like a sport and just like other sports, it is also prone to getting orthopedic injuries.
In this post, we will cover some common injuries dancers are prone to. Most dance-related orthopedic conditions can be fixed without operative measures, but dislocated fractures may require surgery, and for that, orthopedic surgical instruments may be required to get high quality implants, you need to search one of the reliable Orthopedic Implants manufacturers.
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Dance-Related Orthopedic Injuries
Hip Impingement
This is the condition where the ball of the hip pinches up against the cup of the hip. Hip impingement is one of the most common injuries that are seen in dancers. The reason for this is the movements done by dancers during the performance. Certain movements like turnouts or splits make the person more prone to impingement.
Spondylolisthesis
Another common orthopedic injury seen in dancers is spondylolisthesis. This condition is characterized by a condition where lower vertebrae slip directly onto the bone forward. This injury in the lower back is painful and must require quick assessment by an expert. In case of delay, the condition could become worse and surgery may be required. Some of the reasons why spondylolisthesis is more common in dancers could be performing barefooted or with improper shoes on hard floors, poor biomechanics, or overuse.
Dancer’s Fracture
As the name suggests, this orthopedic injury is named after the dance, hence, the condition is common in dancers. In medical terms, it is known as the 5th metatarsal shaft fracture and is characterized by the fracture in the bone that connects the little toe to the middle of the foot. This injury occurs in dancers who perform in pointe position. When this injury occurs, pain, swelling, and tenderness could be immediately seen in the foot of the person. Immobilizing the foot and avoiding any weight-bearing activities are the best ways to treat this condition. If a dislocated fracture is seen, surgery may be required.
Stress Fracture
Dancers are also prone to getting a stress fracture in their feet. A stress fracture is a condition that occurs when a specific bone is overused. Dancers need to rehearse for days and even months to give a performance of 5-10 minutes. Thus, a stress fracture is common in dancers as their feet bear whole body weight while in different positions and even while jumping. Overuse of particular bone results in its weakening thus, the chances of getting a crack becomes high. If stress fractures are ignored, they could develop into something critical and may require surgery.
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