FEATURED Medical education topic: Sports Injuries

More than 46 million children and adolescents participate in organized sports in the United States yearly.  It is estimated that sports-related injuries cause approximately 3 million emergency room visits every year. The most common diagnoses include sprains and strains, fractures, contusions and abrasions, and concussions. Sports and recreational activities contribute to over 21% of all traumatic brain injuries. It is important for healthcare professionals to be familiar with various sports-related injuries they may encounter in their practice, including appropriate diagnostic tests and treatment options available. 

Proposed Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this activity, the learners will be able to:

• Identify the most common injuries associated with sports, including concussions and injuries involving the neck, shoulder, elbow, hand, lower back, hip, knee, ankle, and foot
• Be aware of specific injuries seen in children, adolescents, and adults
• Evaluate sports-related injuries and select appropriate diagnostic tests
• Assess different non-operative and surgical treatment options and select treatment based on the type of injury
• Understand the importance and value of convalescence and rehabilitation in managing injuries

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References:

https://www.safekids.org/preventing-sports-related-injuries#:~:text=Did%20You%20Know%3F,to%20miss%20practice%20or%20games.&text=Most%20organized%20sports%2Drelated%20injuries,practice%20rather%20than%20in%20games.

https://www.usnews.com/news/healthiest-communities/articles/2019-11-15/sports-cause-nearly-3-million-er-visits-each-year-study#:~:text=Ideas%20&%20Opinions-,Sports%20Cause%20Nearly%203%20Million%20ER%20Visits%20Each%20Year,during%20which%20kids%20were%20injured.

https://www.aans.org/patients/conditions-treatments/sports-related-head-injury/