The document discusses common orthopedic injuries in judo and provides prevention strategies, first aid, and prognosis information for 10 injuries: 1) ACL injury, 2) Meniscus tear, 3) Rotator cuff injury, 4) AC separation, 5) Wrist fracture, 6) Elbow dislocation/impingement or fracture, 7) Fibula fracture, 8) Neck injuries, 9) Finger sprain, and 10) Toe fractures/sprains. Prevention focuses on proper technique and strengthening vulnerable areas. First aid includes RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation), splinting, and seeking immediate medical care for serious injuries. Recovery time ranges from 2 weeks to over 6
The document discusses common orthopedic injuries in judo and provides prevention strategies, first aid, and prognosis information for 10 injuries: 1) ACL injury, 2) Meniscus tear, 3) Rotator cuff injury, 4) AC separation, 5) Wrist fracture, 6) Elbow dislocation/impingement or fracture, 7) Fibula fracture, 8) Neck injuries, 9) Finger sprain, and 10) Toe fractures/sprains. Prevention focuses on proper technique and strengthening vulnerable areas. First aid includes RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation), splinting, and seeking immediate medical care for serious injuries. Recovery time ranges from 2 weeks to over 6
The document discusses common orthopedic injuries in judo and provides prevention strategies, first aid, and prognosis information for 10 injuries: 1) ACL injury, 2) Meniscus tear, 3) Rotator cuff injury, 4) AC separation, 5) Wrist fracture, 6) Elbow dislocation/impingement or fracture, 7) Fibula fracture, 8) Neck injuries, 9) Finger sprain, and 10) Toe fractures/sprains. Prevention focuses on proper technique and strengthening vulnerable areas. First aid includes RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation), splinting, and seeking immediate medical care for serious injuries. Recovery time ranges from 2 weeks to over 6
The document discusses common orthopedic injuries in judo and provides prevention strategies, first aid, and prognosis information for 10 injuries: 1) ACL injury, 2) Meniscus tear, 3) Rotator cuff injury, 4) AC separation, 5) Wrist fracture, 6) Elbow dislocation/impingement or fracture, 7) Fibula fracture, 8) Neck injuries, 9) Finger sprain, and 10) Toe fractures/sprains. Prevention focuses on proper technique and strengthening vulnerable areas. First aid includes RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation), splinting, and seeking immediate medical care for serious injuries. Recovery time ranges from 2 weeks to over 6
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The document discusses 10 common orthopedic injuries associated with judo practice and provides information on prevention, first aid, and typical recovery timelines for each injury.
Some common orthopedic injuries associated with judo include ACL injuries, meniscus tears, rotator cuff injuries, AC separations, wrist fractures, elbow dislocations or fractures, fibula fractures, neck injuries, finger sprains, and toe fractures/sprains.
General first aid measures for orthopedic injuries include RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation), immobilizing the injured area, seeking prompt medical care, and avoiding attempting to reduce deformities or dislocations.
Mechanism and Prevention
Neil Partain, M.D., MPH&TM
10 JUDO ORTHOPEDIC INJURIES
1. ACL Injury Prevention/1st Aid/Prognosis
Stay off heels Immediate swelling and
Quad strength pain. Flexible Hamstrings If deformed, excruciating pain go to ER. No deformity: Ice/Elevate, medical care within the Audible “pop” or week. immediate joint failure. Recovery: Non-surgical: 6 wks; Surgical: 6 mo. 2. Meniscus Tear Prevention/1st Aid/Prognosis Immobilize to control pain. Play golf Ice and Elevate Seek non-emergent medical care unless pain not tolerable.
Recovery: 2-6 wk (after
surgery) 3. Rotator Cuff Injury Prevention/1st Aid
Recovery: highly variable (3-12 wks) 4. AC Separation Prevention
Proper ukemi 1st & 2nd Degree:
Sling arm under elbow Spontaneous healing to relieve effect of 3rd Degree Surgical gravity. repair. Wrap Shoulder with ice Healing time: and Saran Wrap 1st 6wks 2nd 10-12 wks 3rd up to 6 months 5. Wrist Fracture Prevention/1st Aid/Prognosis Point tenderness over Do not lock elbow if bracing. “snuffbox”, loss of grip. Hairline fracture may Try to avoid bracing with hand become displaced if ignored. Splint in relaxed hand/wrist position seek If ignored, blood medical care (non- vessels to bone can die, emergent). as will the Recovery: 6-10 weeks bone…permanently. 6. Elbow Dislocation/Impingement or Fracture Prevention/1st Aid/Prognosis Range of severity: Tap 1. Ligament sprain 2. Joint sac injury 3. Bone fracture with dislocation. Immobilize in straight position. Dislocation and fracture If deformed:ER. can pinch the artery Not-deformed: Non- feeding the arm. emergent care/X-ray Recovery: IT DEPENDS 7. Fibula Fracture Prevention/1st Aid/Prognosis Running program, stay Check for spontaneous off heels. movement vs. immediate swelling/purpling, can’t move due to pain. Splint foot straight with Loose feeling/appearing foot, judogi jacket. crunchy on outside: ER for pain Rx. Recovery: 2 mo. (no surgery); 4-6 mo. (surgery) 8. Neck Injuries Prevention/1st Aid/Prognosis Stabilize neck: straight Tuck neck “neck brace” position. Do not “bridge ukemi” Scratch toes, fingertips for to avoid Ippon. sensation, wiggling, ease of breathing. If no signs of problems, ANY loss of feeling, can walk off mat. movement, difficulty Recovery: 4-6 wks(mild), ?? breathing, pain in neck. Months (mod-severe) (EMS) 9. Finger Sprain Prevention/1st Aid/Prognosis Do not attmept to reduce. Play golf If deformed (esp. back/front), ER. Spontaneous mov’t: tape ANY loss of feeling, and fight. cool to touch, Cannot move and/or pain shortening. with passive mov’t: timekeeper. Recovery: 2-6 wks 10. Toe Fractures/Sprains Prevention/1st Aid/Prognosis Do not attmept to reduce. Play golf If deformed (esp. back/front), ER. Spontaneous mov’t: tape ANY loss of feeling, and fight. cool to touch, Cannot move and/or pain shortening. with passive mov’t: timekeeper. Recovery: 2-6 wks