Ian Hunt – Modern Management of Chest, Rib and Sternal Injuries in the Elite Athlete

The third Injury Rehab Network event of 2024 with BASRaT is taking place on 5th March with a presentation from Mr Ian Hunt. Mr Hunt will discuss chest injuries in the elite athlete. Taking place online on Tuesday, 5th March 2024, from 7 pm – 8 pm. Click here to view the post event blog and to watch the recording.

Mr Ian Hunt, Consultant Thoracic Surgeon

Mr Hunt is a thoracic (chest) surgeon who specialises in chest wall problems. He is regarded as a leading expert on congenital chest (pectus) deformities and injuries to the chest, ribs, and sternum. He sees patients from all around the world.

Mr Hunt was appointed as a consultant thoracic surgeon at St George’s Hospital in 2009, having trained in London, the UK, Canada, and the USA. He was the head of thoracic surgery for seven years and is currently the lead for thoracic trauma for the Southwest London and Surrey trauma network.

He has been actively involved in clinical management, research, training, and education. He regularly consults with professional sports teams in managing chest wall problems. He is the medical director of the ‘rib injury clinic’.

Modern management of chest, rib and sternal injuries in the elite athlete

Mr Hunt’s presentation will consider the initial diagnosis and management of common chest wall injuries and treatment with an emphasis on return-to-play protocols.

Post event blog and recording

• Date – Tuesday 5th March 2024
• Time – 7 pm – 8 pm
• Cost – Free
• Location – Online (Zoom)
• Click here to view the post event blog and watch the recording

The next event of the Injury Rehab Network

The next event of the Injury Rehab Network in partnership with BASRaT will take place online on Tuesday, 5th March 2024, from 7 pm to 8 pm. Anyone professionally involved with or studying sports medicine, performance and rehabilitation from injury is welcome to attend. Click here to view the post event blog and watch the recording. 

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