Medical Moment: Preventing Injuries on the Football Field

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Football season is in full swing, and that means there’s a chance for players to get hurt out on the field.

According to the National Institutes for Health, 1.2 million football related injuries are reported each year.

Doctor William Cutchen, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon with USA Health, answers the following questions in the video above.

1. Which football-related injuries are the most commonly seen?
2. If a player gets hurt on the field, when should they go to a doctor for medical treatment?
3. What can players and coaches do to minimize injuries on the field?

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