Sports Medicine-Related Breast and Chest Conditions—Update of Current Literature

This article reviews the most up-to-date evidence-based recommendations pertaining to breast and upper chest conditions, specifically for the sports medicine physician. Because of the unique circumstances of the team physician, they can see a wide breadth of pathology. Athletes may not have a primar...

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Published in:Current sports medicine reports 2021-03, Vol.20 (3), p.140-149
Main Authors: Obourn, Peter J., Benoit, Janeeka, Brady, Geena, Campbell, Elisabeth, Rizzone, Katherine
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:This article reviews the most up-to-date evidence-based recommendations pertaining to breast and upper chest conditions, specifically for the sports medicine physician. Because of the unique circumstances of the team physician, they can see a wide breadth of pathology. Athletes may not have a primary care physician and may prefer to present to their team physician for breast and upper chest conditions. It is often more comfortable and convenient for athletes to seek treatment in the team setting. Therefore, it is important that the medical professional be aware of not only common pathology but also of that which is rarer. Any delay in evaluation can result in unnecessary morbidity and lead to complications or extended time lost from sport. Consequently, it also is important to facilitate an atmosphere encouraging early presentation and workup.
ISSN:1537-8918
1537-8918
DOI:10.1249/JSR.0000000000000824