Injuries and Conditions in Sports Medicine

Flashcards covering various injuries, conditions, and their management in sports medicine.

Pelvic Fractures

Fractures, dislocations, or internal organ damage

Femoral neck stress fracture management

Referral to a physician and 6-8 weeks of rest

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) management

Surgery - internal fixation

Hip Pointer management

Apply ice immediately, athlete should rest, pad for protection upon return to sport

Osteitis Pubis management

Rest, ice, and over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications

Labral Tears signs/symptoms

Anterior hip or groin pain, Buttock or leg pain

Trochanteric Bursitis treatment

Stretching, ice, anti-inflammatories, and rest

Hip Dislocation management

Treat for shock, immobilize the athlete, contact EMS and Monitor blood flow to the lower leg

Avulsion Fracture of the Hip management

Immediately apply ice and limit athlete’s movement, refer to a physician for evaluation

Fractures of the Femur and/or Patella management

Treat for shock, Splint the injured leg, Apply sterile dressings to any open wounds, Monitor vital signs and circulation to lower leg

Dislocation of Tibiofemoral Joint management

Splint the injury and Refer athlete to the nearest medical facility for reduction

Muscular Strains to the Thigh management

Apply ice and compression, Elevate, Athlete should rest and obtain a medical evaluation if a moderate/severe contusion or strain

Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) management

Application of ice and compression, Crutches, Refer athlete to physician

Bursitis of the Knee management

Application of ice and compression, Reduced activity, Possible anti-inflammatory agents

Patellar Dislocation/Subluxation management

Apply ice and compression, Elevate, Splint the entire leg and Transport to a medical facility

Osgood-Schlatter Disease management

Apply ice and compression, Refer to physician for specific diagnosis, rest until inflammation subsides

Jumper’s Knee management

Apply ice and compression, Refer to physician for possible anti-inflammatory medications, Rest, strengthening, and stretching

Meniscus Injuries Management

Apply ice and compression, Have athlete use crutches and Refer athlete to a physician

Ankle Injuries management

Apply ice and compression, Elevate, Apply a horseshoe or doughnut shaped pad and Have athlete use crutches with three- or four-point fait if a second or third-degree sprain has occurred

Tibiofibular Sprain (High Ankle) management

Apply ice and compression and elevate the leg, Apply a doughnut shaped pad, Have athlete rest and use crutches for first 72 hours

Achille Tendinitis management

Rest, ice, compression, protection, pool work, heel lifts gradually progressing

Achilles Tendon Rupture management

Protection, Immobilization, Apply ice and transport to nearest hospital - surgical repair required

Compartment Syndrome management

Apply ice & elevate (do not apply compression!), If there is numbness, loss of movement, or loss of pulse, seek medical advice immediately

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome management

Apply ice and have the athlete rest, use of NSAIDs may be helpful and analyze athletes gait

Plantar Fasciitis management

Applying cold and heat alternatively, Use of semirigid orthoses to enhance healing

Heel Spurs management

Rest, ice, and changing footwear, Applying a doughnut-shaped pad beneath the heel spur

Pes Planus (Flat Feet) management

Corrective arch orthoses or shoe selection most beneficial

Pes Cavus (High Arches) management

May benefit from orthotic device

Blisters/Calluses management

Use sterile instruments and wear latex gloves, Don’t remove top of the blister for 3-7 days, Apply sterile dressing. Callouses should be buffed to prevent growth

First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Sprains (Turf Toe) management

Remove aggravating stresses (crutches, firm shoe insole), Oral or injectable anti-inflammatory medications, Tape for activity

Primary goal for treating wounds

Prevent infection, protect area with dressing

Tinea management

Keep areas covered to prevent spreading, keep affected area clean and dry, wear shower shoes when bathing in public facilities

Bacterial skin infections

Athlete should be removed from participation and referred to a physician for medical evaluation

Plantar Warts

Referral to physician for direct application of chemicals or removal by surgery

Herpes Gladiatorum management

Regular cleaning of equipment and requiring showering with anti-bacterial soap, prescription drugs may help

Risk factors for External Heat Illness

Wear heavy equipment, Have illness or diseases, Have sunburn, take medicines such as antidepressants hypohydrated

Hypohydration management

Remove athlete from participation and move him or her to a cool location, replace fluids

Heat Syncope

Elevate the feet above the level of the heart. Then, reassess and move to a cool area; hydrate

Exercise Induced Cramps Management

Stop activity, attempt various methods of stretching, hydrate with water, electrolytes, and carbohydrates

ACL injury management

ACL reconstruction

Exercise induced cramps signs/symptoms

Muscle twinges present as early symptom, hobble to a halt with “locked-up” muscles, writhe and yell in pain with muscles visibly contracted and rock-hard

Exertional Sickling Management

Stop Activity, Monitor vitals, Call 911, Delivery of high flow oxygen

Exertional Heat Exhaustion Management

Assess responsiveness and vital signs, Move to cooler area and cool the athlete with cold towels or cold water, remove excess clothing and equipment, Elevate legs

Exertional Heat Stroke emergency care

Submerge up to neck in cold water (tub, kiddie pool, TACO) and stir water and Transport to hospital

Exercise-Associated Hyponatremia (EAH) management

Call 911, Monitor vitals, Acquire rectal temperature, sodium serum levels, and blood sugar if possible

Injured By Lightning protocol

Call 911 and make sure scene is safe before assisting, Look for severe burns, fractures, shock, trauma