Retinal Detachment due to CrossFit Training Injury

Retinal Detachment due to CrossFit Training Injury

The purpose of this paper is to describe a traumatic retinal detachment occurring as a result of CrossFit training using an elastic exercise band. The patient sustained an ocular injury from an elastic band during CrossFit training, resulting in a giant retinal dialysis and retinal detachment, which...

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Main Authors: Stephanie A. Joondeph, Brian C. Joondeph
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/189837
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spelling doaj-855aa537882e438b9519052fbdd262112020-11-24T20:59:14ZengHindawi LimitedCase Reports in Ophthalmological Medicine2090-67222090-67302013-01-01201310.1155/2013/189837189837Retinal Detachment due to CrossFit Training InjuryStephanie A. Joondeph0Brian C. Joondeph1Colorado Retina Associates, PC 8101 E Lowry Boulevard, Suite 210, Denver, CO 80230, USAColorado Retina Associates, PC 8101 E Lowry Boulevard, Suite 210, Denver, CO 80230, USAThe purpose of this paper is to describe a traumatic retinal detachment occurring as a result of CrossFit training using an elastic exercise band. The patient sustained an ocular injury from an elastic band during CrossFit training, resulting in a giant retinal dialysis and retinal detachment, which were successfully repaired. Trainers and athletes need to be aware of the potential for ocular injury from elastic exercise bands and take appropriate precautions.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/189837
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title_short Retinal Detachment due to CrossFit Training Injury
title_full Retinal Detachment due to CrossFit Training Injury
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publisher Hindawi Limited
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2090-6730
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description The purpose of this paper is to describe a traumatic retinal detachment occurring as a result of CrossFit training using an elastic exercise band. The patient sustained an ocular injury from an elastic band during CrossFit training, resulting in a giant retinal dialysis and retinal detachment, which were successfully repaired. Trainers and athletes need to be aware of the potential for ocular injury from elastic exercise bands and take appropriate precautions.
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