Lower Extremity Hockey Puck Impaction Fractures in Professional Hockey Players: A Case Series and Review of the Literature
Hockey is a contact sport notorious for injuries. The hockey puck is a projectile that can impart substantial energy when it impacts a player. Hockey puck impact is a frequent and underreported cause of injury. This case report describes the clinical course of 3 professional hockey players who susta...
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Published in | Foot and ankle specialist p. 19386400241268354 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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United States
21.08.2024
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Summary: | Hockey is a contact sport notorious for injuries. The hockey puck is a projectile that can impart substantial energy when it impacts a player. Hockey puck impact is a frequent and underreported cause of injury. This case report describes the clinical course of 3 professional hockey players who sustained injuries to the lower leg and ankle from projectile hockey pucks. Each player sustained a unique injury with associated complications affecting return to play. We aim to bring attention to this injury mechanism that can cause significant morbidity among players.
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ISSN: | 1938-7636 |
DOI: | 10.1177/19386400241268354 |