Auricular hematoma/ “Cauliflower ear”.

If you are a grappler, there is always a risk of getting Cauliflower ear or Auricular hematoma. This is an injury to the ear that results from trauma to the outer ear.

Cauliflower ear is an irreversible condition and as a result, the outer ear becomes permanently swollen and deformed, resembling a cauliflower.

The condition is common in martial arts such as boxing, mixed martial arts or wrestling, and in full-contact sports such as rugby union football.

Old Wrestler with cauliflower ear

Ineffective traditional treatment

Some grapplers proudly call it a ‘badge of honour’ but for many it is a real problem. The old school way of treating it consists of draining the ear with a syringe and extracting the fluid and then to continue training while wearing some form of headgear. The problem with this method is that not only does the ear swell up with the slightest touch but the outer ear may wrinkle, and can become slightly pale due to reduced blood flow; hence the common term “cauliflower ear”.

The only viable solution

Dr. Bryan Ales, BJJ student of Omar Sabha, MHA is the inventor of CauliCure™ Advanced Compression System, which is a permanent solution for cauliflower ear.

The Caulicure kit contains 4 compression discs in various sizes to fit any location on the ear.  Each disc comes in a sealed container to take with you wherever you go.  In addition, the kit provides a headband to ensure proper position while you sleep.

How to use Caulicure

Preventive phase: By compressing the damaged ear tissue “before” it has a chance to fill with blood/fluid you will avoid the formation of cauliflower ear.

By compressing the ear, you will prevent the ear from refilling with fluid and the constant draining that comes with it.

Why is this product “the better option”, comparing it to the other options available to athletes at risk?

The other available options have one of the following challenges:

• They don’t work
• You could need oral or systemic antibiotics
• You could be out $150 minimum, each time you need it drained (2 or 3 times per week).
• You could spend $300 plus having a medical doctor stitch a button to your ear.
• You could be stuck wearing headgear “all the time” or risk getting the condition.
• You off the mats much longer than with the CauliCure™

Is it Re-Usable?

The product is made so that the discs can be used for each and every traumatic incident requiring draining and effective compression. 

How can I find out more about the CauliCure™ system?

You can visit www.caulicure.com and read about the product details, watch the instructional video detailing out the product usage or email at oprdoc@gmail.com.

Furthermore, the product is available for sale on the www.caulicure.com