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    • Orthopedic Medicine
    • Sports Medicine
    • Athletic Injury Epidemiology

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    • Recreational athletes represent a significant patient population with unique injury profiles.
    • Understanding the epidemiology of injuries in this demographic is crucial for effective healthcare planning.
    • A dedicated clinic can provide specialized care for sports-related conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To characterize the patient demographics and injury patterns at a hospital-based clinic for recreational athletes.
    • To provide data that can inform healthcare providers and institutions on the needs of recreational athletes.
    • To analyze the types and locations of common injuries sustained by recreational athletes.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of patient records from a specialized orthopedic clinic.
    • Data collection on patient demographics (age, sex) and visit frequency.
    • Classification of injuries by anatomical location and type (soft-tissue vs. skeletal).

    Main Results:

    • The clinic served 1,280 recreational athletes over 4.5 years, with 2,732 total visits.
    • The patient population was predominantly male (2:1 ratio) with an average age of 30.2 years.
    • Most frequent injury sites were the knee, ankle, and shoulder, with soft-tissue pathology (53.9%) slightly more common than skeletal injuries (46.1%).

    Conclusions:

    • Recreational athletes present with distinct injury patterns, often involving the knee, ankle, and shoulder.
    • Soft-tissue injuries are a major concern within this population.
    • Data from such clinics are valuable for optimizing orthopedic care and resource allocation for athletic populations.