Advances in Sports Medicine and Care of the Adolescent Athlete.

Creator(s)

Heather C. Barnes, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow
Angela C. Vanderpool, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-2020

Identifier

DOI: 10.1016/j.cnur.2020.02.005

Abstract

Over the past several decades there has been a dramatic change in the landscape of youth sports. This article provides an overview of sport-related injuries in the child and adolescent populations, looking at changes over the past 10 to 15 years. A closer look at frequently seen injuries, including assessment, diagnosis, and management in osteochondritis dissecans, sprains, fractures, anterior cruciate ligament, and meniscus tears, is provided. Current protocols and screening tools for this population are discussed, including preparticipation screening. The nursing implications in the clinical and community setting are identified, with ways to incorporate this information into practice.

Journal Title

The Nursing clinics of North America

Volume

55

Issue

2

First Page

239

Last Page

250

Keywords

Sports injuries; Sports medicine

Recommended Citation

Barnes HC, Vanderpool AC. Advances in Sports Medicine and Care of the Adolescent Athlete. Nurs Clin North Am. 2020;55(2):239-250. doi:10.1016/j.cnur.2020.02.005