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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.
Current Sports Medicine Reports
|March 4, 2024
Summary
This consensus statement guides team physicians in assessing and managing common sports-related musculoskeletal injuries. It aims to enhance athlete care through evidence-based initial treatment strategies.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Athletic Training
Background:
- Musculoskeletal injuries are prevalent in athletic activities, impacting athletes during practice, training, and competition.
- Team physicians are integral to the immediate care and ongoing management of these injuries.
- This document is part of an annual series providing consensus guidelines for practicing team physicians.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a consensus statement on the initial assessment and management of musculoskeletal injuries in athletes.
- To enhance the clinical decision-making and treatment protocols for team physicians.
- To improve the overall care and outcomes for injured athletes.
Main Methods:
- Development by the Team Physician Consensus Conference, an alliance of six major professional associations.
- Compilation of an annual consensus document (title 23 in the series).
- Focus on selected common musculoskeletal injuries encountered in sports.
Main Results:
- Provides a framework for the initial evaluation of sports-related musculoskeletal injuries.
- Outlines evidence-based strategies for immediate management and treatment.
- Emphasizes the role of the team physician in the athlete's care pathway.
Conclusions:
- Effective initial assessment and management are crucial for optimal athlete recovery.
- This consensus statement serves as a valuable resource for team physicians.
- Adherence to these guidelines can lead to improved patient outcomes and injury prevention strategies.
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