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Preparticipation orthopedic screening evaluation.

James G Garrick1

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of California-San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA. JGGarrick@mac.com

Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine : Official Journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine
|May 29, 2004
PubMed
Summary

The preparticipation orthopedic evaluation questionnaire is effective, but the physical exam lacks evidence linking findings to future injuries. Current methods meet requirements but need data to predict injury risk.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedics
  • Preventive Healthcare

Background:

  • The preparticipation orthopedic evaluation is standard practice for athletes.
  • Assessing athletes before participation aims to identify risks for injury.
  • Evidence supporting the predictive value of the physical examination component is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review evidence supporting the preparticipation orthopedic evaluation.
  • To assess the sensitivity, specificity, and predictive value of its components.
  • To identify musculoskeletal findings predictive of future injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of articles on the preparticipation orthopedic evaluation.
  • Analysis of studies on the sensitivity, specificity, and predictive value of evaluation components.

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  • PubMed search for musculoskeletal conditions linked to future injuries.

    • Main Results:

    • The evaluation questionnaire demonstrates adequate sensitivity (>90% in some studies).
    • Limited evidence supports the physical examination's sensitivity, specificity, or predictive value for future injuries.
    • No specific examination elements are documented as predictive of future musculoskeletal problems.

    Conclusions:

    • The current preparticipation orthopedic evaluation meets legal and institutional standards.
    • Practitioners should note the lack of data connecting physical exam findings to injury likelihood.
    • Expanding the scope of the physical examination is unlikely to improve its predictive value for injuries.