AI Article Synopsis
- - Hockey is a high-contact sport known for causing injuries, particularly from impacts with hockey pucks, which can deliver significant force.
- - This report details the injuries of three professional hockey players who suffered lower leg and ankle injuries due to being hit by hockey pucks, highlighting that each player experienced different complications.
- - The goal is to raise awareness about these types of injuries, which are often overlooked but can lead to serious health issues and affect a player's ability to return to the game.
Article Abstract
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. IV.
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