
Olympic Games and Injuries
Olympic Games and Injuries By Dr. Marcus Ng The Tokyo 2020 Olympics welcomed more than 10,000 athletes from all over the world, to participate in the various sports. In their quest for the ultimate achievement, all the athletes had to push themselves to the limit. We would like to congratulate all the winners, as well as participants for their hard work over the course of their journey. While we are proud of every single athlete, we must not forget the pain, sweat and tears that the athletes have shed in their quest for glory. The four-yearly Olympic Games is a grand event for athletes to pursue their dreams, but accidental injuries may sometimes occur, requiring the expertise of an Orthopedic surgeon. In training for and performing in the sports competitions of the Olympic Games, athletes can endure a variety of injuries that can lead to the development of chronic musculoskeletal issues. Tennis superstar and world number 1 Novak Djokovic had to bow out of the Olympic Games due to a shoulder injury. A severe knee injury nearly ended weightlifting bronze medalist Mikiko Ando’s Olympic journey, before it even began. Hong Kong swimmer Siobhan Haughey withdrew from the 50-meter free style semifinals of the due to a hip injury. Orthopedic surgeons keep athletes in motion and strive to educate patients on sport-specific injury prevention techniques that can support the highest degree of performance and ultimately reduce the occurrence of bone and