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Chest Trauma in Athletic Medicine.
Nicholas R Phillips1, Derek E Kunz1
1Samaritan Athletic Medicine at Oregon State University, Samaritan Health Services, Corvallis, OR.
Current Sports Medicine Reports
|March 10, 2018
Summary
Sports medicine providers face diverse chest injuries, from minor strains to life-threatening conditions like tension pneumothorax. Rapid assessment and management are crucial for safe athletic participation.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Traumatology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Sports participation remains high, yet chest injuries are infrequent.
- While many chest injuries are minor (contusions, strains), severe cases pose significant morbidity and mortality risks.
- Delayed diagnosis of severe thoracic trauma in athletes can have catastrophic outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the spectrum of chest injuries in sports.
- To emphasize the importance of prompt diagnosis and management of traumatic torso conditions.
- To prepare sports medicine providers for diverse chest injury presentations.
Main Methods:
- Review of common and rare chest injuries in athletic populations.
- Application of the Advanced Traumatic Life Support (ATLS) protocol for field-side management.
- Discussion of diagnostic and management strategies for thoracic trauma.
Main Results:
- Chest injuries range from benign contusions to life-threatening tension pneumothorax.
- Severe injuries carry a disproportionately high risk of morbidity and mortality.
- Effective field-side management requires rapid, focused assessment.
Conclusions:
- Sports medicine providers must be adept at managing a wide array of chest injuries.
- Adherence to standardized protocols like ATLS is vital for initial management.
- Timely diagnosis and intervention are key to ensuring safe sports participation.
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