Miscellaneous
The NFL is in playoff mode and as we enjoy the sport that so many of us love, we are reminded about the dangers of head injuries as two of the biggest stars in the league suffer arguably the most difficult injuries to endure. This past weekend, former NFL MVP Lamar Jackson, and Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes sustained concussions that saw them exit their games. A concussion is an injury that sometimes is not so clear to see, and at other times it is very obvious. Dr. Grant Garcia discusses the various levels of concussion injuries that can be sustained, and how all levels of head trauma are significant. Concussion injuries happen at the highest and lowest level of sport, not just football, and although significant advances are being made it can still sometimes be difficult to catch, especially to the untrained eye, or someone that didn’t see the injury occur. We discuss the “signs” to look for. The importance of a player or parent coming forward when a player is exhibiting such signs is paramount and they should never be ignored. Dr. Garcia discusses these signs, the steps or “concussion protocol” that should be followed when returning to sport, and the importance of teams using data forms such as SCAT (Sports Concussion Assessment Tool.) This tool represents a standardized method of evaluating injured athletes for concussion and can be used in athletes aged from 10 years and older. Another informative show that we hope you will enjoy and share. For more information or consultation with Dr. Grant Garcia…grantgarciamd.com and orthopdedicsspecialistsofseattle.com Dr. Garcia was an assistant team physician for the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox. During residency, he also cared for players on the New York Giants, New York Mets, US Tennis Team, New York Rangers, New York Knicks, and Brooklyn Nets as well as many collegiate athletes. He has authored over 70 publications in prominent peer-review journals including the American Journal of Sports Medicine, the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, and the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. He has presented more than 60 academic sports papers worldwide, in addition to authoring book chapters on advanced techniques in Sports Medicine. He currently serves as an Assistant Editor for Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine and is a reviewer for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and the American Journal of Sports Medicine. Music Courtesy: Bensound