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Arthritis and athletics.

L D Dorr1

  • 1Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Inglewood, California.

Clinics in Sports Medicine
|April 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Athletic participation does not cause arthritis, but injuries can increase its incidence. Treatment for athletic-induced arthritis is similar to spontaneous cases, with activity modification and age-appropriate surgical options like joint replacement.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Rheumatology

Background:

  • Athletic participation is often mistakenly linked to arthritis onset.
  • Injuries sustained during athletic activities are a known risk factor for developing arthritis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clarify the relationship between athletic participation and arthritis.
  • To outline treatment and surgical considerations for arthritis secondary to athletic injuries.
  • To provide guidance on safe athletic activities for individuals with arthritis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing data on athletic participation and arthritis incidence.
  • Analysis of treatment protocols for arthritis, both spontaneous and activity-related.
  • Evaluation of surgical interventions based on patient age and activity goals.

Main Results:

  • No evidence suggests general athletic participation causes arthritis.
  • Athletic injuries significantly increase the risk of secondary arthritis.
  • Treatment and surgical options vary by patient age, lifestyle, and desired activity level.

Conclusions:

  • Patients with arthritis can maintain active lifestyles with appropriate modifications.
  • Age-specific surgical recommendations range from biologic operations (e.g., osteotomy) in younger patients to total joint replacement in older individuals.
  • Common sense and careful activity selection are key for individuals with arthritis to continue exercising.

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