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    Wrestling is generally safe for children. While physicians may worry about unfused epiphysis injuries, common injuries include muscle strains and contusions to the eyes and larynx.

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    • Sports injury research

    Background:

    • Childhood participation in sports like wrestling is common.
    • Physicians express concerns regarding potential injuries in young athletes, particularly those involving growth plates (unfused epiphysis).
    • Understanding the actual incidence and types of injuries in pediatric wrestling is crucial for safety guidelines.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the safety of wrestling for children.
    • To identify the most common types of injuries sustained by young wrestlers.
    • To address physician concerns about growth plate injuries in pediatric wrestling.

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    • Review of common wrestling injuries in children.
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  • Clinical assessment of injury prevalence in pediatric wrestling participants.

    • Main Results:

    • Injuries to unfused epiphysis are less common than anticipated by some physicians.
    • Muscle strains are a frequent injury in pediatric wrestling.
    • Ocular contusions and laryngitic contusions are also commonly observed injuries.

    Conclusions:

    • Pediatric wrestling is associated with a lower incidence of serious growth plate injuries than often feared.
    • The prevalent injuries in pediatric wrestling are typically less severe, such as muscle strains and contusions.
    • Physicians can be reassured that common wrestling injuries in children often involve soft tissues rather than growth plates.