Focused Review Course: Pediatric Rehabilitation-Common Sports Related Injuries

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Video Summary

In this video, the common sports-related injuries to the spine, upper extremity, and lower extremity are discussed. The focus is on musculoskeletal injuries that occur in sports. Some of the specific injuries mentioned include avulsion fractures in the pelvis, spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis in the spine, various fractures in the upper extremity such as fractures of the growth plate and carpal fractures, rotator cuff tears and shoulder dislocations, medial and lateral epicondylitis in the elbow, thumb ulnar collateral ligament injury, boutonniere deformities and mallet finger or swan neck deformity in the fingers, and ACL tears in the knee. The video also highlights the challenges of treating pediatric or adolescent ACL injuries. Overall, this video provides an overview of the common sports-related injuries in different parts of the body, their causes, symptoms, and possible treatments.

Keywords

sports-related injuries

spine

upper extremity

lower extremity

musculoskeletal injuries

avulsion fractures

spondylolysis