AOSSM Youth to the NFL Sports Medicine Course no CME-Hand and Wrist Injuries in Football Players

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The speaker, Andrew Willis, who has 16 years of experience in the NFL, discusses the management of hand and wrist injuries in professional football players. He emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with a team of professionals and providing proper treatment for injuries, regardless of the level of competition. Hand and wrist injuries account for a significant portion of athletic injuries, with metacarpal and finger fractures being the most common in the NFL. The speaker explains that most of these injuries can be treated non-operatively, with athletes often returning to their pre-injury performance level. However, in some cases, surgery may be required, especially for unstable, displaced, or intra-articular fractures. The speaker highlights advances in surgical techniques and implant design that have improved outcomes and allowed for earlier return to play. The management of ligament injuries, particularly the ulnar collateral ligament and radial collateral ligament, is also discussed. The speaker concludes that collaboration and communication are key in making informed decisions regarding surgery and ensuring the best long-term outcomes for the athletes.

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Presented by Andrew A. Willis MD.

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NFL

hand injuries

wrist injuries

treatment

surgery

ligament injuries