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Medical Issues in American Football: Eyes, Teeth, and Skin
Bruce J Thomas1, Garry W K Ho, Timothy J Yu
1Health First Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Melbourne, FL. bruce.thomas@mima.com.
American Journal of Orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.)
|October 14, 2016
Summary
Football team physicians frequently encounter nonorthopedic issues. This report details common eye, dental, and skin conditions managed by team physicians for athletes.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Athletic Training
- Nonorthopedic Conditions in Athletes
Background:
- Care for football players extends beyond musculoskeletal injuries.
- Team physicians must be prepared to diagnose and manage a variety of nonorthopedic conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline common ophthalmologic, dental, and dermatologic conditions encountered in football.
- To inform team physicians about prevalent nonorthopedic health issues in football.
Main Methods:
- Review of clinical cases managed by a football team physician.
- Categorization of conditions into ophthalmologic, dental, and dermatologic.
Main Results:
- Common ophthalmologic conditions include corneal abrasions and conjunctivitis.
- Frequent dental issues involve tooth fractures and oral lacerations.
- Dermatologic problems such as heat rash and fungal infections are prevalent.
Conclusions:
- Ophthalmologic, dental, and dermatologic conditions are common in football players.
- Comprehensive medical knowledge is essential for effective football team physician care.
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