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Overuse injuries in pediatric athletes
Jennifer Lord1, Jennifer J Winell
1Montefiore Medical Center, The University Hospital for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 3400 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx, New York 10467, USA.
Insights
Pediatric overuse injuries are increasing with more children in sports. Primary care physicians must recognize these injuries, offer current treatments, and guide athletes on conditioning.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Physical Therapy
Background:
- Childhood sports participation has surged, leading to a rise in overuse injuries.
- Primary care physicians are increasingly managing these pediatric injuries.
- Familiarity with diagnosis and treatment is crucial for clinicians.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review pediatric overuse injuries by anatomical location.
- To present current literature on injury presentation and management.
- To outline criteria for safe return to sports participation.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent studies on pediatric overuse injuries.
- Categorization of injuries based on affected body part.
- Synthesis of information on clinical presentation, treatment, and return-to-play guidelines.
Main Results:
- Overuse injuries in children vary by location and presentation.
- Current treatment options and return-to-play criteria are discussed.
- Emphasis on physician awareness of injury manifestations and management.
Conclusions:
- The increasing incidence of pediatric overuse injuries necessitates physician awareness.
- Effective management includes recognizing clinical signs and applying recommended treatments.
- Patient education on proper athletic conditioning is vital for prevention.
Purpose Of Review:
The number of children participating in sports has risen steadily over the past few decades. As a result, the incidence of pediatric overuse injuries is rapidly increasing. Currently, primary care physicians are at the frontline in treating these injuries. It is important for these clinicians to be familiar with these types of injuries and their treatment options.
Recent Findings:
This article reviews overuse injuries on the basis of location. It discusses the most recent literature describing their presentations, their treatment options, and suggested criteria for return to play.
Summary:
In summary, because the number of these injuries is on the rise, it is important for the physician to be aware of the clinical manifestations of overuse injuries, to prescribe current recommended treatments, and to educate patients in proper athletic conditioning.
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