This section covers injuries to your muscles, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments. These types of injuries are common in athletic pursuits.

Remember: You don’t need to diagnose the exact problem in the field. You just need to figure out whether or not to evacuate, and how to best stabilize the injury and reduce pain for the patient.

Athletic Injuries

Athletic injuries result from overuse or trauma to ligaments, muscles, and tendons that range in severity from mildly painful to debilitating. Many athletic injuries do not require evacuation, and proper treatment can promote healing and e...