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1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA. w-dawson@northwestern.edu
Medical Problems of Performing Artists
|June 29, 2012
Summary
Musicians playing bassoon family instruments experience high rates of physical issues, particularly overuse injuries in the left upper extremity. Risk factors include young age, smaller body size, and playing larger instruments.
Area of Science:
- Music Medicine
- Musculoskeletal Health
- Performing Arts Medicine
Background:
- Musical instruments, including the bassoon family, can lead to physical ailments for musicians.
- Prevalence of these issues is higher in survey data than in clinical case reports.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and summarize current knowledge on physical problems experienced by bassoon family musicians.
- To identify risk factors and common injury sites associated with playing these instruments.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing studies on musician health.
- Incorporation of personal clinical experience with bassoon players.
Main Results:
- Prevalence rates up to 86% reported in surveys.
- Key risk factors: young age, small body size, female gender, and use of large instruments.
- Left upper extremity overuse conditions are common; unique bassoonist problems are rare.
Conclusions:
- Most physical problems in bassoonists are not unique and align with general musculoskeletal issues in musicians.
- Non-playing related conditions (e.g., trauma, degenerative disorders) significantly impact performance.
- Limited experimental data exists for current treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention strategies.
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