Injuries in sporting activities are a major concern for medical professional attending to athletes. Abdominal injuries in sports persons exhibit a varied presentation and may require emergent or non-emergent management. Recognizing the presence of abdominal injury and ascertaining it’s extend requires the medical professional to be aware of the forces involved in the mechanism of injury. Nature of abdominal trauma The injuries may be the result of penetrating or blunt abdominal forces.
Penetrating injuries, though less common are found in fencing, cycling, shooting or racing. Blunt abdominal trauma occurs in activities involving contact and high velocity. Solar plexus syndrome: A transient abdominal neurosis can occur following a direct blow to the abdomen resulting in paralysis of the diaphragm and acute pain in the abdomen. These are common in sports like football and rugby or…
