Homosporticus

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Authors: Sadeta Šečić, Anela Hardaga-Muzurović

Introduction: Engaging in sports is crucial for maintaining and enhancing the health of both children and adults. However, it can also be a cause of injuries with temporary or permanent consequences. The primary causes of sports injuries are mechanical forces acting during intense physical exertion. A significant number of sports injuries involve the stomatognathic system, often occurring suddenly and unexpectedly, accompanied by pain and bleeding. The complexity of injuries depends on the type of sport, the athlete's age, and the force's strength, leading to serious aesthetic, functional, psychological, and economic consequences for the injured. Purpose of the study: The purpose of the study is to highlight the significant role of sports in physical and mental health, while also addressing potential injuries that may occur during sports activities, with a particular focus on dental and surrounding tissue injuries. The study emphasizes the importance of preventing traumatic and non-traumatic damage to dental tissues and surrounding structures through the mandatory use of sports mouthguards. Methods: This review article focuses on enriching knowledge about dental traumas caused by sports injuries, their prevention, and trends in the therapy of dentoalveolar traumas. Results: In this work, the authors aimed to briefly summarize, analyze, and present the latest available information from contemporary literature dealing with dentoalveolar traumas, including their causes, diagnosis, and treatment, while emphasizing the importance of prevention. Conclusion: Sports injuries, with a specific emphasis on injuries to the stomatognathic system, whether occurring in recreational or competitive sports, require a serious approach in terms of prevention, diagnosis, and therapy. The education of sports professionals, coaches, sports doctors, parents, and athletes themselves on providing first aid for the occurrence of dentoalveolar traumas is of great importance.

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Authors: Ratko Zlatičanin, Amila Jaganjac, Amila Kapetanović, Bojan Kraljević, Adela Erović Vranešić and Amna Vefić

Introduction: A bone fracture is a break in the continuity of bone tissue, caused by the action of an external or internal force on the bone. Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries among athletes. Physically active people who participate in activities that require jumping, changing direction, and turning have an increased risk of ankle sprains. Ankle sprains and the repetitive trauma often associated with this condition can lead to long-term disability, lost time from activity, and financial burdens for athletes. Methods: The work is non-experimental (qualitative research), i.e. a review of scientific literature. The search included an overview of the relevant databases: Medline, PubMed, Google Scholar, Research Gate. The literature review includes 4 randomized clinical trials and 1 randomized single-blind trial. The mentioned databases were searched with the help of keywords: athletes, injury, ankle joint, rehabilitation. Results: Through a scientific review of the literature, the results of the significance and productivity of the application of rehabilitation in athletes with an ankle injury are presented. The results include the presentation and analysis of five published scientific papers in the period 2018-2020. The studies used for this review were published in India, Saudi Arabia, Iran, United States, Austria. Conclusion: By reviewing the scientific literature, it can be concluded that there are improvements in the quality of life of athletes after an ankle injury. The greatest improvements were noted in strength, balance and functional task performance. The application of the rehabilitation program plays an important role in reducing pain and stabilizing the knee joint.

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Authors: Samir Bojičić, Amila Jaganjac, Bakir Katana, Adela Erović Vranešić, Eldad Kaljić, Hadžan Konjo, Namik Trtak and Tanja Umičević

Introduction: Anterior cruciate ligament injury is an injury that occurs in both sexes and in the population of all ages. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a very strong internal ligament of the knee, whose injuries occur frequently in athletes (professional and recreational) and after which the recovery is very long and complicated. The aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of a standardized rehabilitation program after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction based on the time required for rehabilitation in athletes and recreational athletes. Methods: Research is designed as prospective study. The research was conducted in Polyclinic FM Sarajevo over a period of 10 months, starting in June 2018 and ending in March 2019. The collection of data required for the study was carried out using a form prepared for the analysis of patients included in the study. Results: Thirty-six people participated in the study, divided into two groups. In the first group, 52.8% belonged to recreational athletes, while in the second group, 47.2% belonged to athletes. At the end of the study, the flexion value in both studied groups was 120º. At the end of the study, the percentage of subjects with correct extension of the injured limb was 94.7% of recreational athletes and 64.7% of athletes. Of the total number of respondents included in this study, 33% were soccer players, 14% were basketball players, and 53% were recreational athletes. Conclusion: Based on the research results, it was confirmed that early rehabilitation after the established rehabilitation treatment program is shorter in recreational athletes than in professional athletes.