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Ice hockey is a fast-paced, collision sport requiring tremendous skill and finesse, yet ice hockey can be a harsh and violent game. It has one of the highest musculoskeletal injury… Click to show full abstract
Ice hockey is a fast-paced, collision sport requiring tremendous skill and finesse, yet ice hockey can be a harsh and violent game. It has one of the highest musculoskeletal injury rates in all of competitive sports. Razor sharp skates, aluminum sticks and boards made from high density polyethylene (HDPE), all contribute to the intrinsic hazards of the game. The objective of this article is to review evaluation, management, and return-to-the-rink guidelines after common lower extremity ice hockey injuries.
Keywords:
lower extremity;
extremity injuries;
hockey current;
ice hockey;
injuries ice
Journal Title: American journal of orthopedics
Year Published: 2018
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Journal Title: American journal of orthopedics
Year Published: 2018
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