Most sports injuries feel like 'just a sprain' at first. The problem is that some sprains are actually fractures. Some fractures involve damaged nerves. And what feels like a minor knee twist could be a ligament tear that gets significantly worse if you train through it.
Dr. R.P. Singh, Senior Orthopaedic Surgeon at Medinity Hospital, Lucknow, explains the 7 injuries that patients most commonly downplay and why early treatment makes a major difference.
Quick overview: 7 injuries at a glance
Here is a quick overview before we go through each one in detail:
ACL and PCL tears
Why patients ignore it
Why you should not
What to do
Stress fractures
Why patients ignore it
Why you should not
What to do
Meniscus tears
Why patients ignore it
Why you should not
What to do
Shoulder dislocation
Why patients ignore it
Why you should not
What to do
Patient story
“I was suffering from a dislocated shoulder for a long time. Dr. R.P. Singh solved my problem with a small operation.”
Ankle ligament injuries
Why patients ignore it
Why you should not
What to do
Hamstring and quadriceps tears
Why patients ignore it
Why you should not
What to do
Growth plate injuries in young athletes
Why patients ignore it
Why you should not
What to do
When to see a sports injury doctor in Lucknow
Dr. R.P. Singh is a Senior Orthopaedic Surgeon at Medinity Hospital, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, with 20+ years of clinical experience and more than 2,000 orthopaedic surgeries performed. He holds MS Ortho with a Gold Medal and completed fellowship training in joint reconstruction from both the United States and Germany, which is uncommon among orthopaedic surgeons currently practising in Lucknow.
Whether you are a cricketer with a knee injury, a kabaddi player with a dislocated shoulder, a runner with shin pain, or a parent concerned about your child's joint pain after a school match, the right time to see a sports injury specialist in Lucknow is as early as possible. The injuries listed above are all significantly more straightforward to treat when they are caught at the right stage.
About the author
Dr. R.P. Singh
MS Ortho (Gold Medalist) · Fellowship Joint Replacement (USA, Germany) · Senior Orthopaedic Surgeon
- 20+ years experience
- 2,000+ surgeries
- Sports injury assessment
Dr. R.P. Singh leads orthopaedics at Medinity Hospital, Gomti Nagar, with expertise in sports injuries, arthroscopic surgery, and return to sport rehabilitation for patients across Uttar Pradesh.
View full profile & credentialsUse this guide to decide how urgently you need assessment:
Medinity Hospital provides 24/7 emergency care at Medinity Hospital and NABH-accredited surgical facilities at Gomti Nagar, Lucknow. Patients travel from Sitapur, Hardoi, Barabanki, Kanpur, and across Uttar Pradesh for sports injury treatment at Medinity Hospital and care through our orthopaedics department. The hospital has a 4.8-star rating from 246+ verified patient reviews on Google.
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Frequently asked questions
When to seek emergency care, who to see, and how Medinity treats young athletes.
Go immediately if you hear a loud pop and cannot walk at all, if there is obvious deformity of the joint or bone, severe swelling that appeared within 30 to 60 minutes, numbness or tingling anywhere in the leg or arm, or if the injury involved the head or spine. Medinity Hospital has 24/7 emergency orthopaedic care at our Gomti Nagar facility. Call +91 94540 99331 for immediate assistance.
A general doctor can provide initial first aid, pain management, and basic X-rays. However, for accurate diagnosis of ligament tears, cartilage injuries, stress fractures, or growth plate damage, you need an orthopaedic specialist who understands sports biomechanics. Dr. R.P. Singh at Medinity Hospital specialises in sports injury assessment and treatment in Lucknow and will give you a diagnosis based on clinical examination and, where needed, MRI.
Five signs suggest a serious injury that needs prompt assessment: a popping sound at the moment of injury, swelling that appears within 2 hours, inability to put weight through the joint, a feeling of instability or giving way, and numbness or tingling. If you have any two of these signs after a sports injury, get assessed within 48 hours.
Minor Grade 1 strains and mild sprains often heal with rest, ice, compression, and elevation over 1 to 2 weeks. However, ligament tears, stress fractures, meniscus injuries, and growth plate damage do not heal reliably without professional assessment and a structured treatment plan. The risk of training through an undiagnosed injury is that a manageable problem becomes a complex one. When in doubt, get it checked.
Yes. Dr. R.P. Singh at Medinity Hospital, Gomti Nagar, assesses and treats sports injuries in young athletes, including growth plate injuries, fractures, and ligament problems. Parents from across Lucknow and surrounding districts bring their children to Medinity for orthopaedic evaluation. Call +91 94540 99331 to book an appointment.
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If you are experiencing a sports injury, do not wait. Dr. R.P. Singh, Senior Orthopaedic Surgeon at Medinity Hospital, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, has 20+ years of experience and has performed over 2,000 orthopaedic surgeries. He is a Gold Medalist in MS Ortho with fellowship training in joint replacement from both the USA and Germany.
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- Sports injury assessment, MRI guidance, and structured return to sport planning
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