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closed with adhesive strips or butterfly stitches, or wound adhesive (glue). Larger
lacerations will heal better with suture placement by a physician. Sometimes,
depending on the location and cause of the injury, antibiotics may be prescribed. A
tetanus shot may be given if the player has not received an updated vaccine in the
last 5 years.
 Injury Prevention
Lacerations are best prevented by maintaining proper equipment and by enforcing
safety rules. Despite all attempts at prevention, however, some lacerations are
unavoidable. After the injury, proper wound care should be carried out to prevent
possible complications of infection and scarring. This includes keeping the wound
clean and dry, as well as using antibiotic cream if directed.

BONE INJURY

Joint injury:-Dislocation

A dislocation is a separation of two bones where they meet at
a joint. Joints are areas where two bones come together.
1. Dislocation of Lower Jaw : Generally, it occurs when
the chin strikes to any other object. It may also occur
if mouth is opened excessively.
2.Dislocation of Shoulder Joint : Dislocation of shoulder
joint may occur due to sudden jerk or a fall on hard
surface. The end of the humerus comes out from the
socket.
Disclocation of Right Shoulder A dislocated joint may be
1. Accopmpained by numbness or tingling at the joint or beyond it.
2. Intensely painful, especially if you try to use the joint or put weight on it.
3. Limited in movement.
4. Swollen or bruised.
5. Visibly out of place, discoloured, or mis-happen.
Teatment of Dislocation- First-aid
1. Rest of injured part P – Protection
2. Elevate if possible R – Rest
3. Support the part I – Ice
4. Tie for support C – Compression wound
(Rest Therapy) E – Elevate if feel comfort
(Price therapy)
Prevention of Dislocation of Joints :
 Adequate warm-up should be performed prior to any physical activity.
 Proper conditioning should be done in preparatory period.
 Stretching exercises should be included in warm-up.
 Players should be careful and alert during practice and competition.
 Protective equipments should be used as per the requirement of the
games/sports.