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Initial Assessment and Management of Select Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Team Physician Consensus Statement
Stanley A Herring1, W Ben Kibler2, Margot Putukian3
1Seattle, WA.
Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
|October 17, 2023
Summary
This consensus statement guides team physicians in assessing and managing common sports-related musculoskeletal injuries. It aims to enhance athlete care through expert recommendations on initial injury evaluation and treatment strategies.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Athletic Training
Background:
- Musculoskeletal injuries are prevalent in athletic activities.
- Team physicians are responsible for athlete injury assessment and management.
- This document is part of an annual series for practicing team physicians.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide guidance on the initial assessment and management of musculoskeletal injuries in athletes.
- To improve the care and treatment of athletes by team physicians.
- To serve as a consensus statement from leading professional associations.
Main Methods:
- Developed by the Team Physician Consensus Conference.
- An alliance of six major professional associations.
- Annual project-based consensus document.
Main Results:
- Presents a consensus on the initial assessment of musculoskeletal injuries.
- Outlines management strategies for selected common injuries.
- Offers evidence-based recommendations for team physicians.
Conclusions:
- Effective initial assessment and management are crucial for athlete recovery.
- This consensus statement provides a valuable resource for team physicians.
- Adherence to these guidelines can optimize athlete health and performance.
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