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In brief Sports in which the ear may sustain blows or experience changes in ambient pressure can pose dangers to the ear. Possible injuries include “cauliflower ear”— classic to wrestlers— auricular lacerations, auricular avulsions, and barotrauma. Prompt treatment can preserve ear structure and function. Properly protecting the ear is the best defense against trauma.

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Terence M. Davidson

Dr Davidson is professor of surgery and Dr Neuman is chief resident in the Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of California Medical Center, San Diego, and the Veterans Administration Medical Center in San Diego. Dr Davidson is a member of the editorial board Of THE PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINE.

Thomas R. Neuman

Dr Davidson is professor of surgery and Dr Neuman is chief resident in the Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the University of California Medical Center, San Diego, and the Veterans Administration Medical Center in San Diego. Dr Davidson is a member of the editorial board Of THE PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINE.
 

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