IC207-2021: Team Physician Update: It's Not a Knee or a Shoulder Injury, Am I Doing it Right?-Team Physician Update: It's Not a Knee or a Shoulder Injury, Am I Doing it Right? (4/4)

Team Physician Update: It's Not a Knee or a Shoulder Injury, Am I Doing it Right? (4/4)

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses various foot and ankle injuries commonly seen in athletes. They emphasize the increasing prevalence of these injuries and the importance of healthcare providers being able to effectively treat them. The speaker specifically focuses on turf toe, lisfranc injuries, Achilles tendon ruptures, Jones fractures, and syndesmotic injuries. They explain the anatomy and mechanism of each injury and discuss diagnostic tools such as X-rays and MRIs. Surgical and non-operative treatment options are explored, along with post-operative rehabilitation protocols. The speaker also shares a case study of a high-profile athlete, demonstrating the complex decision-making process involved in treating these injuries. They highlight the importance of proper technique, understanding of anatomy, and collaboration between medical professionals for successful outcomes. The video provides valuable insights into the evaluation and management of foot and ankle injuries in athletes. No credits were mentioned in the video.

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Norman Waldrop, MD

Keywords

foot and ankle injuries

athletes

prevalence

healthcare providers

turf toe

lisfranc injuries