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Ear problems and injuries in athletes
Kacie Cassaday1, Gerardo Vazquez, Justin M Wright
1Sports Medicine Fellowship, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, El Paso, TX.
Current Sports Medicine Reports
|January 14, 2014
Summary
Ear problems like infections and trauma can affect athletes. This article covers recognition, treatment, and prevention of common ear conditions in sports participants.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Otolaryngology
- Physiology
Background:
- The ear is crucial for hearing and balance.
- Athletes may experience unique ear conditions due to their activities.
- Common ear issues in athletes include infections and trauma.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss common ear conditions in athletes.
- To outline the recognition, treatment, and prevention strategies for these conditions.
- To highlight sport-specific ear issues, such as those in divers.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of ear conditions in athletic populations.
- Discussion of clinical presentations of otitis externa, exostoses, otitis media, auricular hematoma, barotrauma, and decompression sickness.
- Analysis of preventative measures and treatment protocols.
Main Results:
- Otitis externa, exostoses, and otitis media are common infections and growths.
- Trauma can lead to auricular hematoma.
- Divers face risks of ear barotrauma and decompression sickness.
Conclusions:
- Awareness of ear conditions is vital for athletes.
- Prompt recognition and appropriate treatment are necessary.
- Preventative strategies can mitigate risks for athletes' ear health.
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