Horrific sports injuries, like Kevin Ware and Joe Theisman, will be burned into the minds of those who witnessed it forever.
Compound fractures, where bones break in several areas are tragic, but are they just freak accidents or can they be prevented?
Find out why this happens, who is at risk and if anything can be done.
Compound Fractures & Severe Sports Injuries
Our expert discuss tragic sports injuries and if they can be prevented.
Additional Info
- Segment Number: 1
- Audio File: ER_101/1315er5a.mp3
- Featured Speaker: Dr. Ricardo Martinez, MD
- Organization: American College of Emergency Physicians
- Guest Bio: Dr. Ricardo Martinez is board certified in emergency medicine. He practices clinically at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Martinez is Chief Medical Officer for The North Highlands Company and Asst. Professor of Emergency Medicine at Emory School of Medicine.
- Length (mins): 10
- Waiver Received: Yes
- Host: Dr. Leigh Vinocur
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The Dr. Leigh Vinocur Show