Part I. Orthopedic Considerations in Football -- Shoulder and Elbow Injuries in Football -- Forearm, Wrist and Hand Injuries in Football -- Knee Injuries in Football -- Ankle Injuries in Football -- Foot Injuries in Football -- Muscle Strains in Football -- Lumbar Spine Injuries in Football -- Cervical Spine Conditions in Football -- Pelvis and Hip/Core Injuries -- Cartilage Injuries in Football -- Considerations for the Young Football Player -- Part II. Medical Considerations in Football -- Emergency Action Plans in Football -- Heat Illness in Football -- Cardiac Issues in Football -- Exertional Collapse Associate with Sickle Cell Trait (ECAST) in Football -- Brain Injuries in Football -- Mental Health Considerations in Football -- Infectious Disease Concerns in Football -- Chest and Abdominal Injuries in Football -- Pain Management in Football -- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) in Football.

In-season management of (American) football injuries presents a unique set of problems and considerations. Trying to safely return players to play is of great concern from Pop Warner up to the NFL, and managing injuries during the season with the plan of operative repair in the off-season is also a unique concern with these athletes. Management during the season to allow return to play, while minimizing the risks of further injury, is of utmost importance. This unique book will focus on the management of football injuries during the season and on the sidelines. It will focus on both operative and non-operative treatments that allow safe return to play, utilizing not only the latest scientific literature supporting in-season decisions, but also the experiences of the authors, who have spent many years treating these athletes. Divided into sections on orthopedic and medical considerations, the first part is organized anatomically to present the breadth of injury and treatment strategies available, from injuries to the shoulder and elbow, to ACL/MCL/PCL tears and sprains, to tendinopathies and sports hernia, among many other conditions. The second section covers diverse medical topics germane to football, including heat and cardiac issues, traumatic brain injury, mental health and infectious disease considerations, pain management, and the expanding role of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in non-operative treatment. Presenting the most recent clinical evidence alongside time-tested management techniques, Football Injuries will be a valuable addition to the practices of orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, sideline medics and athletic trainers, and primary care physicians treating these athletes.