Internal Organ Injury

Internal Organ Injury
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Internal Organ Injury
Description of internal organ injury in athletes
Majority of athletic events demonstrates the possibility of abdominal trauma precisely for its participants. Therefore, the role of the person skilled in medical during an occurrence is required to contain the understanding to properly manage, treat, and recognize the injuries (Barrett & Smith, 2012). The dangers exhibited are diverse and comprises results such as death or even chronic organ failure since the injuries also vary in nature compared to the orthopedic injuries.
Meaning of illness, underlying anatomy, and the damage
Abdominal trauma refers to an injury that occurs in the abdomen and often categorized into two including penetrating or blunt. Ideally, abdominal trauma comprises injuries to the abdominal organs. The stomach does not have protection with bony structures and depends entirely on soft tissues as the abdominal wall, protective skin, and fascial layers (Barrett & Smith, 2012). The relativeness of the abdomen as an unprotected area makes it susceptible to some forms of trauma including herniation, puncture wounds, lacerations, and contusions.
Symptoms and first aid measures
There are several signs associated with the abdominal trauma. For instance, an athlete is likely to complain of substantial tenderness especially after the discharge of pressure. The complaint is enough proof for organ injury to the safe movement for a player as first aid measure before a regular medical treatment (Barrett & Smith, 2012).

An athlete could also exhibit systemic or abdominal severe symptoms after the trauma all the way to the trunk.

Expectations of playing status and preventive measures
The return to play expectations should guarantee that an athlete is able or unable to show palpable mass or tenderness precisely at the area of herniation. However, when a hernia is assumed, then instant action is needed to avoid strangulation particularly for the intestine and consequent necrosis of the tissue (Barrett & Smith, 2012).

References
Barrett, C., & Smith, D. (2012). Recognition and management of abdominal injuries at athletic events. International journal of sports physical therapy, 7(4), 448-51.