He or she may need to reconnect tissues using stitches and apply a special bandage to put pressure on the area. This pressure dressing may need to stay in place for several days to a week. The site will require monitoring for signs of infection or signs that additional treatment may be needed. Antibiotics may also be prescribed. This is the most common version of treatment, often seen on the internet in videos of coaches and teammates draining the ears.
The problem with the incision is that it is very painful, leaves a large scar, and the athlete is unable to practice or compete for weeks at a time. The benefit is that the stitches keep the ear from refilling before the athlete returns to the mats. The problem with draining via a needle or syringe is that it still leaves scar tissue though less than a scalpel which makes it easier for recurrence in the future, and without the stitches to keep the ear knit together, the ear simply refills with fluid again and again.
Since many drain their ears on their own, there is also the danger of infection. Also, neither of these methods do anything long term. The strategies discussed above may work to keep the ears shape in the moment, but the second they return to the mat they are in danger of a reoccurrence of cauliflower ear, starting the process all over again. The basic idea is that the athlete makes a mold of their ear, preferably before their ear is damaged.
If fluid is not allowed to build up in the ear, then cauliflower ear cannot develop. Not only does it work to prevent cauliflower ear even if an athlete chooses not to wear headgear, but for those unlucky enough to have a filled ear, it makes the healing process faster and less painful. This is novel for a few different reasons. First and foremost, headgear now becomes a bonus protection rather than the true prevention of cauliflower ear.
Second, where normally someone who experiences trauma to the ear would need to stay off the mats for days at a time, the ear splint helps the ear heal faster so they can return to the mat the next day.
Third, if an ear does fill with fluid, the doctor can now use a syringe to drain without fear of fluid accumulation since the mold will keep the ear compressed to prevent refilling. One final benefit is that the molds can be put in the freezer to wear as a cold compress. This is incredibly soothing when dealing with the pain of a hurt ear. All we can really point out is the consequences of cauliflower ear to the wrestler and the sport. The more prevalent cauliflower ear is among wrestlers, the harder it becomes to recruit new members into the sport when the athlete or the parents are now scared that the athlete will develop this deformity if they choose to participate.
There is no true advantage to having cauliflower ear. It hurts, it compromises performance, it means time off the mat and sleepless nights. Partnership Release — Link. Trouble using headphones Prejudice in professional settings Loss of hearing The outer edge of the ear can even fold over and die! What to do if the ear is damaged or an athlete gets cauliflower ear? Wrestlers and boxers are more likely to have cauliflower ear because their ears may be hit while they're in a match.
These blows can damage the shape and structure of the outside of the ear. For cauliflower ear to form, the ear has to be struck hard enough for a large blood clot lump of blood to develop under the skin. Another way cauliflower ear can happen is when the ear's skin is stripped away from the cartilage , the flexible material that gives a normal ear its shape.
This cartilage needs oxygen and nutrients carried by the flow of blood. A tear, severe bruise , or blood clot can block the blood flow. If that happens, the cartilage can die. Without cartilage to keep its firm, rounded shape, the ear shrivels a bit and the cauliflower look begins to appear. Once this happens, the person's ear may look like this permanently. You may be wondering if there's any way to prevent cauliflower ear. Wearing the right headgear when playing sports — especially contact sports — is a must.
Helmets not only can save you from developing cauliflower ear but protect you from serious head injury as well. Always wear a helmet if you are biking, blading, riding your scooter, or playing any sport where helmets or other forms of headgear are recommended or required like football, baseball, hockey, boxing, or wrestling.
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