Diagnostic Imaging in Sports Medicine
General Principles • Imaging in sports medicine plays an increasingly important role in the diagnosis of injury and in decision making regarding return to play. • Increasingly sophisticated imaging modalities…
Injections in the Athlete
General Principles • Knowledge of anatomy is essential in administering injections safely and effectively. • Use of local anesthetic injections in athletes may reduce the number of games missed because…
Hand and Wrist Injuries
General Principles Overview • Fortunately, most sports-related hand and wrist injuries, when addressed in a timely manner, do not represent a significant threat to limb viability, long-term function, or eventual…
Stress Fractures
General Principles Definition Stress fractures are fatigue-failure injuries of the bone affecting physically active people, including military recruits, track and field athletes, and ballet dancers. With the increased role of…
Cartilage Problems in Sports
General Principles Articular Cartilage • Functions to decrease joint friction and distribute load across the joint; also referred to as hyaline cartilage • Composition: Water (65%–80%), collagen (10%–20%, predominantly type…
Acute Fractures and Dislocations in Athletes
Transportation of an Athlete With Fracture or Dislocation • The need for and mode of transporting an injured athlete is determined following primary and secondary evaluations by the first responder….
Thoracic and Lumbosacral Spine Injuries
General Principles • With an increased number of adults and adolescents participating in fitness programs and competitive sports, there has been an increase in thoracic and lumbar spinal problems. •…
Ankle and Leg Injuries
General Principles • Leg and ankle injuries often occur concomitantly. Evaluation of one must include the other ( Fig. 56.1 ). Figure 56.1 Compartments of the leg and ankle. •…
