Orthopedic Surgeons Seeing More NFL Players With Preseason Injuries

After the National Football League lockout ended, there was an uptick of players who visited orthopedic surgeons with injuries such as hamstring strains and quadriceps pulls, according to a New York Times report.

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Less than two weeks after training camp began, an unofficial count reported 10 players with season-ending Achilles tendon tears, which is significant compared to the nine players who sustain Achilles tendon tears during preseason last year.

There are several factors that could impact the increase in injuries, including the increased number of players teams are allowed to have on their roster and overexposure after an extended period without organized workouts during the lockout.

Read the report on NFL injuries.

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