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Tips to prevent orthopedic injuries during summer activities

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Healio.com/Orthopedics features articles in which orthopedic surgeons discuss prevention of orthopedic injuries commonly seen during summer activities such as swimming, diving, use of fireworks, home improvement and lawn mower accidents.

Orthopedic surgeon discusses tips for summer injury prevention

In an interview with Healio.com/Orthopedics, Alan S. Hilibrand, MD, former communications cabinet chair and current treasurer elect for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, spoke about ways to prevent orthopedic injuries that commonly occur during the summer. Read more.

Orthopedic surgeons offer swimming, diving safety tips

Extreme swimmers and divers face challenges that are different from those of pool swimmers. At the International Extreme Sports Medicine Congress, orthopedic surgeons discussed tips to avoid injuries in swimming and diving. Read more.

Orthopedic surgeons said there should only be one person at a time on a diving board. Then, the person should swim away so there is room for the next diver.

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ASSH releases firework safety tips to reduce injuries

Although fireworks can be an enjoyable addition to many celebrations, operators and spectators can be at risk for burns and blast injuries, as well as soft tissue and bone damage that may require amputations, multiple surgeries and hospitalizations. To help reduce the risk of injuries from fireworks, the American Society for Surgery of the Hand released a position statement warning of the dangers associated with fireworks. Read more.

Open fractures from watercraft injuries yielded high rates of infection, amputation

Patients who experienced open orthopedic fractures sustained from watercrafts had a high rate of postoperative infection, nonunion and amputation, according to results published in The Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma. Read more.

Safe Kids Worldwide releases safety tips for prevention of open water drowning

To raise awareness and reduce the risks of open water drowning, Safe Kids Worldwide provided safety tips for families. Read more.