Exertional Rhabdomyolysis in the Athlete
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چکیده
Overuse injuries are common in athletes and present a variety of challenges. For many athletes, the medical management and return-to-sport considerations of overuse injuries involve many variables including the goals of the athlete, medical staff, family, coach, and administration. Although exertional rhabdomyolysis (ER) is relatively rare, the consequences can be fatal, and therefore, appropriate treatment should be initiated to limit morbidity and mortality.
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