Cauliflower ear among Finnish high‐level male wrestlers and judokas is prevalent and symptomatic deformity

Cauliflower ear among Finnish high‐level male wrestlers and judokas is prevalent and symptomatic deformity

Our research aimed to study the prevalence, concerns, and treatment practices related to cauliflower ear among Finnish wrestlers and judokas. In total, 32 Finnish wrestlers and 31 judokas completed a questionnaire at training sessions or at a competition. All participants were adults competing at th...

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Published in:Scandinavian journal of medicine & science in sports Vol. 29; no. 12; pp. 1952 - 1956
Main Authors: Manninen, Iida‐Kaisa, Blomgren, Karin, Elokiuru, Rauno, Lehto, Mika, Mäkinen, Laura K, Klockars, Tuomas
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Denmark Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01-12-2019
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Athletes
Athletic Injuries - epidemiology
Ear - injuries
ear deformity
Female
Finland - epidemiology
Hematoma - epidemiology
Humans
judo
Male
Prevalence
sport injury
wrestler's ear
wrestling
Wrestling - injuries
Young Adult
Finland
wrestler's ear
sport injury
wrestling
ear deformity
judo
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Summary:Our research aimed to study the prevalence, concerns, and treatment practices related to cauliflower ear among Finnish wrestlers and judokas. In total, 32 Finnish wrestlers and 31 judokas completed a questionnaire at training sessions or at a competition. All participants were adults competing at the national or international levels. We also took lateral digital photographs of participants’ ears. A senior author graded the overall appearance of the auricles on a scale from 0 to 5 (0 = normal auricle, 5 = extreme cauliflower ear). Cauliflower ear was more prevalent among male athletes (84%, 46/55) than female athletes (0%, 0/8, P < .001). Almost all (96%) had sought treatment for an auricular hematoma. The most prevalent treatment modality was needle aspiration (96%). Most (76%) had received treatment from individuals not representing the healthcare profession. Only one athlete reported receiving successful treatment. No complications from treatment were reported. Almost all participants (96%) reported some symptom from the cauliflower ear, typically pain. None regretted their cauliflower ear(s), and 41% of athletes with cauliflower ear considered it desirable. Cauliflower ear is a common and symptomatic deformity among high‐level Finnish wrestlers and judokas. Despite the symptoms, it is accepted and sometimes even desired among the athletes.
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ISSN:0905-7188
1600-0838
DOI:10.1111/sms.13530