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Injections and return to play.

Douglas P Dietzel1, Eric C Hedlund

  • 1Orthopedic Surgery, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 830 West Lake Lansing Road, East Lansing, MI 48823, USA.

Current Sports Medicine Reports
|October 29, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Injectable pain and anti-inflammatory medications are used in sports to reduce pain and inflammation, but their safety and effectiveness require further investigation. This review examines current trends in athletic medicine injections.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Pharmacology
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Analgesic and anti-inflammatory injections have a significant history in athletic performance enhancement.
  • These injections aim to reduce pain, inflammation, and time missed from competition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current trends in the use of injectable medications in athletic medicine.
  • To highlight ongoing questions regarding the safety, tolerability, and risks of these treatments.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current trends and research on injectable medications in sports.
  • Analysis of existing studies on the positive and negative aspects of various injectable drugs.

Main Results:

  • Injectable medications are widely used to manage pain and inflammation in athletes.

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  • Significant questions persist regarding the long-term safety, potential complications, and side effects.

    • Conclusions:

    • While injectable medications offer benefits for athletes, careful consideration of risks and side effects is crucial.
    • Further research is needed to establish clear guidelines for the safe and effective use of these injections in sports.