Written by: Hayden K. Lee, MBA, SportPharm Pharmacy Intern If you watched the 2026 World Cup, you might have seen Canadian international Ismaël Koné suffer a serious broken tibia/fibula injury. As he was carted off the pitch, ending his tournament, you may have noticed a small, bright green device held to his mouth during sideline treatmernt. That...
Why Athletic Trainers Need to Be Ready for Cuts and Lacerations
Key Takeaways Cuts and facial lacerations are common injuries in high-contact sports such as basketball and hockey. About 1 in 8 NBA players get a facial injury each season, and facial cuts are still some of the most common injuries treated in the NHL. Facial wounds tend to bleed heavily because the face has many...



