One Minute on the Shiawassee. Lots of great summer fun can be spent in the many lakes and rivers of the tri-county area. One activity that should be on your summer agenda is kayaking. It is a great way to get outdoors and get some exercise while seeing the many different bodies of water that our area has to offer.
Fractures. The most common bone broken around the knee is the patella. The ends of the femur and tibia where they meet to form the knee joint can also be fractured. Many fractures around the knee are caused by high energy trauma, such as falls from significant heights and motor vehicle collisions. Patellar fracture.
The metatarsal bones are some of the most commonly broken (fractured) bones in the foot. There are two main types of metatarsal fracture: 1  Acute fracture-due to a sudden (acute) injury to the foot (typically dropping a heavy object on to the foot, a fall, or a sporting injury). A fracture of the first metatarsal bone can lead to later arthritis of the big toe joint. 2  A fracture at the base of the fifth metatarsal bone is often mistaken for an ankle sprain. 3  This would usually result in it not being rested or supported enough.