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Review
. 2018 Nov;47(11).
doi: 10.12788/ajo.2018.0099.

Lower Extremity Injuries in Ice Hockey: Current Concepts

James N Irvine Jr, Sean Lynch, Bryan T Hanypsiak, Charles A Popkin  1
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Lower Extremity Injuries in Ice Hockey: Current Concepts

James N Irvine Jr et al. Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2018 Nov.

Abstract

Ice hockey is a fast-paced, collision sport requiring tremendous skill and finesse, yet ice hockey can be a harsh and violent game. It has one of the highest musculoskeletal injury rates in all of competitive sports. Razor sharp skates, aluminum sticks and boards made from high density polyethylene (HDPE), all contribute to the intrinsic hazards of the game. The objective of this article is to review evaluation, management, and return-to-the-rink guidelines after common lower extremity ice hockey injuries.

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