This book is a comprehensive reference guide for team physicians to manage common or rare clinical issues that may occur on the sidelines and field of play in recreational, professional or elite sports.Musculoskeletal injuries and health-related clinical issues that may occur on the field of play can directly impact the ability of athletes to safely participate in sport. Indeed, the ability to urgently respond to the myriad of health-related issues is critical during both sideline and event coverage. The variety of challenges may be more prevalent according to the type of sport, the athletes' physical condition, the field of play, the level of competition, as well as the environmental conditions. Initial assessment, proper investigation of athletes' clinical complaints and findings, followed by a well-practiced intervention protocol play an essential role in optimizing the outcome of each case.Written by an international team of experts, and published in partnership with ISAKOS, this book is an excellent source of knowledge for sports physicians, orthopedists and physiotherapists alike.

Guides the reader in identifying the best management option red flags for each individual case

I Overview Sports Physical Demands And Injury-Related & Illness Related.- 1 Unique Needs And Challenges Of Pediatric Athlete (Overview).- 2 Unique Needs And Challenges Of Elderly/Masters Athlete (Overview).- 3 Unique Needs And Challenges Of Paralympic Athletes.- 4 Unique Needs And Challenges Of Special Olympians.- 5 Unique Needs And Challenges Of Vegan Athletes.- II Evaluation And Management Of Sports Trauma/Injury.- 6 Initial Assessment Of The Injured Athlete Including Fundamental Treatment Of Lacerations And Fractures.- 7 Shoulder, Elbow.- 8 Wrist, Hand.- 9 Hip And Groin.- 10 Knee.- 11 Leg, Ankle, Foot.- 12 Spine (Cervical, Thoracic And Lumbar).- 13 Concussion.- 14 Facial (Eye, Nose, Teeth, Dental, Fractures).- 15 Airway Management (Facemasks/Helmets).- 16 Abdomen/Thorax/Genital (Trauma Only:Chronic Illness Covered Below).- III Evaluation And Management Athlete's Health And Illness.- 17 Importance Of PPE, Athlete Medical History, Family History, Identifying Predisposing Factors And Potential Red Flags.- 18 Respiratory (Shortness Of Breath (Asthma, Dropped Lung).- 19 Cardiac (Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Arrrythmia, Hypertension).- 20 Neurological (Seizures, Headache).- 21 Psychological Disorders (Substance Use, Eating Disorders, Depression, Psychotic).- 22 Gastrointestinal Disorders.- 23 Genitourinary Disorders.- 24 Gynaecological Disorders.- 25 Dermatological Disorders (Repeated Mechanical Trauma, Physical And Chemical Agents, Climatic Conditions, Infections, Infestations, And Exacerbations Of Pre-Existing Skin Disorders).- 26 Metabolic/Hemeatologic) Disorders (Diabetes, Thyroid, Sickle Cell, Etc).- 27 Dehydration, Hyponatremia.- 28 Orthopedic Oncologic Conditions (Differential Diagnosis).- 29 Reumathologic Issues.- IV Enviromental Challenges.- 30 Anaphylaxis Induced By Physical Exercises.- 31 Heat (Hyperthermia Or Insolation, Exertional Heat Stroke).- 32 Cold (Hypothermia).- 33 Altitude.- 34 Lightning.- 35 Extraction And Rescue Challenges (Water, Ice, Snow/Mountains, Gymnastic Pit).