2022 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings with CME-Hamstring Lesions in Elite Athletes

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Lucio Erland discusses hamstring lesions in elite athletes, particularly in soccer. He mentions that muscle injuries, including hamstring injuries, are the most common in sports, and their incidence is even higher during mid-season. Dr. Erland compares injury rates in Brazil with those in Europe and highlights the importance of imaging in diagnosing and treating muscle injuries. He then presents two case examples where the return-to-play time differs due to factors such as previous injuries and the player's role in the team. Dr. Erland emphasizes the importance of a multidisciplinary approach involving athletes, coaches, physical therapists, and physicians in determining the safe return to play. He also mentions different criteria for determining when an athlete can return to the game, including absence of pain, ability to perform sport-specific movements without hesitation, and restoration of muscle strength. Lastly, he emphasizes the need for early rehabilitation to speed up recovery from muscle injuries and to provide athletes with a framework for safe rehabilitation. The video concludes by stating that there is no simple answer to the question of when a player can return to the game, but interdisciplinary involvement and adherence to rehabilitation protocols can facilitate safe and efficient recovery.

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Lucio Ernlund, MD, MSc

Keywords

hamstring lesions

muscle injuries

return-to-play time

multidisciplinary approach

early rehabilitation