Types of Arm or Leg Injuries

• Fractures (broken bones)
• Dislocations (bone out of joint)
• Sprains - stretches and tears of ligaments
• Strains - stretches and tears of muscles (e.g., pulled muscle)
• Muscle overuse injuries from sports or exercise (e.g., shin splints of lower leg)
• Muscle bruise from a direct blow (e.g., thigh muscles)
• Bone bruise from a direct blow (e.g., hip)