Can frequent ankle or bone related injuries cause cancer?
Jun.26, 2010 in
Ankle Injury
I frequently, almost twice a month have an ankle injury. I play soccer for a local team. the uneven terrain is the culprit. Though i’ve developed these lifetime injuries due to sprains,we still feel the need to play. I’m asking because one nurse i’ve conversed with told me that there was an instance, one of their patients developed cancer from ignoring these types of injuries. Please advise me on this matter. thanks!
June 26th, 2010 at 11:55 am
There is NO WAY that nurse could know FOR A FACT that cancer in that one patient was caused by injuries.
Can chronic injury cause cancer? No studies have proven this and probably no studies have even looked at this. There is a growing body of medical evidence that suggests that ‘chronic inflammation’ can play a role in developing some cancers. So, theoretically, there could be a ‘connection’. But, I am more concerned about your frequent injuries and the long-term impact they will have on the functioning of your skeletal system than on the risk (if any) for cancer.
Hope this is helpful to you.
June 26th, 2010 at 11:55 am
I hope Not. I have broken a Bunch of Bones and Constantly twisting Ankles and Knees and Back.
June 26th, 2010 at 11:55 am
Doctor J’s answer is good but I would also like to add that injuries such as you are having can lead to arthritis. I played netball as a young adult and all my major bumps and strains have left me with aches and pains in those areas. Even an injury on a knuckle and the same with my ex-husband who injured his fingers catching cricket balls.
But don’t give up your sport. Being idle has far great repercussions.