Physeal Injuries in Children's and Youth Sports: Reasons for Concern?
From: Department of Physical Education, Health and Recreation, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225-9067, USA. Dennis.Caine@wwu.edu
British journal of sports medicine
- Publish Date: Sep 2006
- ISSN: 1473-0480
- Volume: 40
- Issue: 9
- Pages: 749-60
- Medium: Internet
- Language: English
- Citation (JAMA): Caine D, DiFiori J, Maffulli N, et al. Physeal Injuries in Children's and Youth Sports: Reasons for Concern?. Sep 2006;40:749-60
Abstract
A systematic review of the literature on the frequency and characteristics of sports related growth plate injuries affecting children and youth in organised sport was carried out. Both acute and chronic physeal injuries related to participation in sports have been reported to occur, although injury incidence data are somewhat limited. Of particular concern is the growing number of stress related physeal injuries, including those affecting the lower extremities. Although most physeal injuries appeared to resolve with treatment and rest, there is also evidence of growth disturbance and deformity. Possible injury risk factors and countermeasures are discussed, and suggestions for directing future research provided.
Mesh Headings (Keywords): Adolescent, Athletic Injuries, Child, Cumulative Trauma Disorders, Female, Fractures, Bone, Growth Plate, Humans, Male, Risk Factors
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