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Lim STJM, Qadeer MA, Kelly M, Lenehan B. Management for Bony Mallet Thumb with a Single Extension Blocking Kirschner Wire. J Orthop Case Rep 2021; 11:76-79. [PMID: 34557445 PMCID: PMC8422021 DOI: 10.13107/jocr.2021.v11.i05.2214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Introduction Mallet finger injury is defined by disruption of the terminal extensor tendon distal-to-distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint. While in the fingers, it is a relatively common injury, it is a rarely encountered entity when involving the thumb. Various conservative and operative treatment strategies have been reported for the management of mallet thumb with no consensus by clinicians. Case Report We present the case of a 27-year-old right hand dominant man with a left bony mallet thumb injury that occurred while playing hurling. Hurling is traditional Irish sport that is one of the fastest field games in the world, involving the use of a wooden Hurley and ball. Clinically, there was loss of active extension at the DIP joint of the non-dominant thumb with radiographs revealing an avulsion fracture involving more than one-third of the articular surface at the base of the distal phalanx. Closed reduction and percutaneous fixation using a single extension block Kirschner wire was performed without a transfixion wire across the DIP joint. Four months postoperatively, the patient had regained that good functional dexterity was able to return to playing hurling. Conclusion A single K-wire technique may be beneficial with theoretical reduction of chance of iatrogenic nail bed, bone fragment rotation, chondral damage, and bone injury. To the best of our knowledge, no previous reports of its application to bony mallet thumb have been described.
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- Sean-Tee J M Lim
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital Limerick, St Nessan's Road, Dooradoyle, Co. Limerick, V94 F858, Ireland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital Limerick, St Nessan's Road, Dooradoyle, Co. Limerick, V94 F858, Ireland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital Limerick, St Nessan's Road, Dooradoyle, Co. Limerick, V94 F858, Ireland
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital Limerick, St Nessan's Road, Dooradoyle, Co. Limerick, V94 F858, Ireland
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O'Connor S, Whyte E, Fortington L. Are Irish Gaelic Athletic Association clubs prepared to use an AED following a sudden cardiac arrest? A cross-sectional survey. PHYSICIAN SPORTSMED 2020; 48:320-326. [PMID: 31829067 DOI: 10.1080/00913847.2019.1704666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Objectives: To identify the availability and accessibility of AEDs in Irish GAA clubs and the knowledge, willingness, and confidence of club members to use AEDs in a medical emergency. Methods: A self-report survey was completed anonymously by GAA club members (n = 267). The survey captured demographic information, previous formal AED training, awareness of AED access in their local GAA club and knowledge, confidence, and willingness to use an AED in a medical emergency and awareness of a written club emergency action plan (EAP). Descriptive statistics were used to examine survey responses and independent samples t-tests to compare differences in outcome scores between those who have or have not completed formal AED training and those that have or have not studied toward or worked in a health-care provision role. Results: Three in every five GAA club members reported that their club owned an AED and almost half of all respondents had access to a club AED in the event of a medical emergency in their club. Formal training was noted by 53.2% of respondents; this group demonstrated significantly better knowledge, confidence, and willingness (p < 0.0001) than those without. Few (7%) respondents knew where the club EAP was or how to access it. Conclusion: To ensure the chain of survival works effectively it is essential that an AED is available, is accessible, and that club members know its location, know when to use it, and are willing and confident to use it. GAA clubs should design an individual emergency action plan and disseminate it widely among club members. Formal AED training should be encouraged among club members and at least one trained member should be present during all club activities.
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- Siobhán O'Connor
- School of Health and Human Performance, Dublin City University , Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Health and Human Performance, Dublin City University , Dublin, Ireland
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- Exercise Medicine Research Institute, School of Medical and Health Science, Edith Cowan University , Joondalup, Australia
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BACKGROUND Gaelic games are some of the most popular sports played by Irish adolescents, and the Gaelic Athletic Association has undertaken educational initiatives to improve awareness of a sports-related concussion (SRC). However, SRC underreporting is common among adolescent athletes internationally, potentially due to poor knowledge or attitudes toward SRC. This study aimed to examine previous experiences with, knowledge of, and attitudes toward reporting SRCs, as well as views on future education in adolescent Gaelic games players and their parents. HYPOTHESES The hypotheses were as follows: (1) A significant number of adolescent Gaelic games players will have experienced an SRC, (2) nondisclosure of SRCs will be common, and (3) adolescents will display poorer attitudes toward reporting than parents. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional study. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 3. METHODS Adolescent male and female Gaelic games players (n = 113) and parents (n = 151) completed an anonymous questionnaire examining previous experiences with, knowledge of, and attitudes toward reporting SRCs, as well as views on future SRC education initiatives. RESULTS Overall, 57.5% of adolescent Gaelic games players suspected they had suffered an SRC previously, and a greater number of suspected SRCs were reported than were medically diagnosed. Adolescent players (mean score, 11.4/14) and their parents (mean score, 11.8) displayed good knowledge of SRC signs and symptoms. However, adolescents were less likely to report an SRC during an important game or if an important game was coming up. Both adolescents and their parents would like more SRC education, particularly in the format of online videos or medical professional-led workshops. CONCLUSION Underreporting of SRC occurs in adolescent players, despite good knowledge of SRC signs and symptoms. Education is required to highlight the importance of completing a return-to-play program after an SRC regardless of match importance. CLINICAL RELEVANCE A multifaceted educational strategy that targets the wider Gaelic games community in the preferred formats identified by key stakeholders is required.
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- Siobhán O’Connor
- School of Health and Human Performance, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Health and Human Performance, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Health and Human Performance, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Health and Human Performance, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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O'Sullivan D, Roe M, Blake C. Analysis of head impacts during sub-elite hurling practice sessions. J Sports Sci 2017; 36:1256-1261. [PMID: 28873025 DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2017.1373196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The reported incidence of head and neck injuries in hurling is 0.12 per 1000 hours, but no previous research has quantified head impact characteristics in this sport. Here, a wireless accelerometer and gyroscope captured head impacts, in 20 senior club level hurling players. Peak linear and rotational acceleration and impact location were recorded during three hurling training sessions, each player participating once. A mean of 27.9 impacts (linear acceleration >10g) per player, per session were recorded; 1314 impacts during a total exposure time of 247 minutes. Only 2.6% impacts had peak linear acceleration of >70g and 6.2% had peak rotational acceleration >7900 rad/s2. There were significant differences in the number and magnitude of impacts, quantified by the accelerometer, between three training sessions of differing intensity (ŋ2 0.03-0.09, p < 0.001). This study represents a first step in quantifying head impacts during hurling, demonstrating the feasibility of this technology in the field. The sensors were able to discriminate between sessions of varying intensity. These data can be used to develop athlete monitoring protocols and may be useful in developing innovative helmet-testing standards for hurling. The potential for this technology to provide feedback has clinical utility for team medical personnel.
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- D O'Sullivan
- a Division of Sport Science, Kyungam Gym, Sports Science , Pusan National University , Busan , Republic of Korea
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- b School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science , University College Dublin , Dublin , Ireland.,c Gaelic Sport Research Centre , Institute of Technology Tallaght , Dublin , Ireland
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- b School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science , University College Dublin , Dublin , Ireland
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Hutton MJ, McGuire RA, Dunn R, Williams R, Robertson P, Twaddle B, Kiely P, Clarke A, Mazda K, Davies P, Pagarigan KT, Dettori JR. Catastrophic Cervical Spine Injuries in Contact Sports. Global Spine J 2016; 6:721-734. [PMID: 27781193 PMCID: PMC5077713 DOI: 10.1055/s-0036-1586744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2016] [Accepted: 06/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Study Design Systematic review. Objectives To determine the incidence of catastrophic cervical spine injuries (CCSIs) among elite athletes participating in contact team sports and whether the incidence varies depending on the use of protective gear or by player position. Methods Electronic databases and reference lists of key articles published from January 1, 2000, to January 29, 2016, were searched. Results Fourteen studies were included that reported CCSI in rugby (n = 10), American football (n = 3), and Irish hurling (n = 1). Among Rugby Union players, incidence of CCSI was 4.1 per 100,000 player-hours. Among National Football League players, the CCSI rate was 0.6 per 100,000 player-exposures. At the collegiate level, the CCSI rate ranged from 1.1 to 4.7 per 100,000 player-years. Mixed populations of elite and recreational rugby players in four studies report a CCSI rate of 1.4 to 7.2 per 100,000 player-years. In this same population, the scrum accounted for 30 to 51% of total reported CCSIs in Rugby Union versus 0 to 4% in Rugby League. The tackle accounted for 29 to 39% of injuries in Rugby Union and 78 to 100% of injuries in Rugby League. Making a tackle was responsible for 29 to 80% of injuries in American football. Conclusion CCSIs are infrequent among elite athletes. There is insufficient evidence to determine the effect of protective gear (e.g., helmets, padding) on CCSI incidence. Scrum and tackle in rugby and tackling in American football account for the majority of CCSIs in each respective sport.
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- Michael James Hutton
- Department of Spine Surgery, Princess Elisabeth Orthopaedic Centre, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom,Address for correspondence Michael James Hutton, FRCS (Trauma & Orth.) Department of Spine Surgery, Princess Elisabeth Orthopaedic CentreRoyal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Barrack Road, Exeter, DevonUnited Kingdom
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- Department of Orthopedics, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Queensland University, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Auckland City Hospital, Grafton, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Trauma, Auckland City Hospital, Grafton, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Pediatric Orthopaedic Department, Robert Debré Hospital, Paris, France
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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CONTEXT Gaelic games (Gaelic football and hurling) are indigenous Irish sports with increasing global participation in recent years. Limited information is available on longitudinal injury trends. Reviews of insurance claims can reveal the economic burden of injury and guide cost-effective injury-prevention programs. OBJECTIVE To review Gaelic games injury claims from 2007-2014 for male players to identify the costs and frequencies of claims. Particular attention was devoted to lower limb injuries due to findings from previous epidemiologic investigations of Gaelic games. DESIGN Descriptive epidemiology study. SETTING Open-access Gaelic Athletic Association Annual Reports from 2007-2014 were reviewed to obtain annual injury-claim data. PATIENTS OR OTHER PARTICIPANTS Gaelic Athletic Association players. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Player age (youth or adult) and relationships between lower limb injury-claim rates and claim values, Gaelic football claims, hurling claims, youth claims, and adult claims. RESULTS Between 2007 and 2014, €64 733 597.00 was allocated to 58 038 claims. Registered teams had annual claim frequencies of 0.36 with average claim values of €1158.4 ± 192.81. Between 2007 and 2014, average adult claims were always greater than youth claims (6217.88 versus 1036.88), while Gaelic football claims were always greater than hurling claims (5395.38 versus 1859.38). Lower limb injuries represented 60% of all claims. The number of lower limb injury claims was significantly correlated with annual injury-claim expenses (r = 0.85, P = .01) and adult claims (r = 0.96, P = .01) but not with youth claims (r = 0.69, P = .06). CONCLUSIONS Reducing lower limb injuries will likely reduce injury-claim expenses. Effective injury interventions have been validated in soccer, but whether such changes can be replicated in Gaelic games remains to be investigated. Injury-claim data should be integrated into current elite injury-surveillance databases to monitor the cost effectiveness of current programs.
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- Mark Roe
- University College Dublin, School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, Health Sciences Centre, Belfield, Ireland;,Gaelic Sport Research Centre, Institute of Technology Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland
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- University College Dublin, School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, Health Sciences Centre, Belfield, Ireland
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- School of Sport, Health and Applied Science, St Mary's University, London, Twickenham, UK
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- Gaelic Sport Research Centre, Institute of Technology Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland
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