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Background:

Gymnastics is a highly popular sport in the United States.
It is also one of the most injury-prone sports, with high rates of injury during both practice and competition.
Women's artistic gymnastics has particularly high injury rates compared to other sports.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent literature on injuries in artistic gymnastics.
To highlight the variety of injuries that occur in the sport.
To emphasize the need for a broad differential diagnosis for gymnastic injuries.

Main Methods:

Literature review of recent studies on artistic gymnastics injuries.
Analysis of injury data and trends in gymnastics.
Synthesis of information on common and uncommon injuries.

Main Results:

Gymnastics presents a wide spectrum of potential injuries due to its physical demands.
Recent literature underscores the frequency and diversity of injuries in artistic gymnastics.
Accurate diagnosis necessitates a comprehensive understanding of possible conditions.

Conclusions:

A broad differential diagnosis is crucial for effectively managing injuries in gymnasts.
Understanding the unique injury patterns in gymnastics is essential for healthcare providers.
Continued research is needed to further elucidate injury mechanisms and prevention strategies.