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Ankle Injuries in the Pediatric Athlete
John B Erickson1, Walter P Samora, Kevin E Klingele
1Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH.
Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review
|November 5, 2016
Summary
Pediatric athletes frequently experience foot and ankle injuries, necessitating specialized care due to unique developmental differences. Understanding these variations is crucial for effective evaluation and management of injuries in young athletes.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Podiatry
Background:
- Foot and ankle injuries are common in young athletes, representing a significant portion of primary care and sports medicine visits.
- Increased performance demands contribute to high rates of sport participation and associated injuries in children and adolescents.
- Unique anatomical and developmental factors in pediatric athletes differentiate their injuries from adult counterparts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of understanding the evaluation and management of ankle injuries in pediatric athletes.
- To emphasize the unique aspects of pediatric ankle injuries compared to adult injuries.
- To provide insights into congenital, developmental, acute, and overuse injuries specific to young athletes.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on pediatric foot and ankle injuries.
- Analysis of injury patterns in young athletes.
- Consideration of developmental and anatomical differences in the pediatric ankle.
Main Results:
- Foot and ankle injuries are a leading cause of medical visits for young athletes.
- Pediatric athletes face unique injury types due to developmental variations.
- Specialized knowledge is required for treating skeletally immature athletes.
Conclusions:
- Physicians must recognize the distinct characteristics of pediatric ankle injuries.
- Management strategies should account for developmental differences in young athletes.
- A comprehensive understanding aids in the effective treatment of sports-related foot and ankle injuries in children and adolescents.
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