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Mechanical back pain in the athlete.

J S Keene, D S Drummond

    Comprehensive Therapy
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Diagnosing mechanical back pain in athletes requires considering age and sport-specific injuries. Understanding pain location and type ensures accurate diagnosis and effective management for athletes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sports Medicine
    • Orthopedics
    • Diagnostic Imaging

    Background:

    • Mechanical back pain is common in athletes.
    • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management.
    • Injury patterns vary by athlete's age and sport.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the importance of considering age and sport in diagnosing athletic back pain.
    • To differentiate common injuries from sport-specific or age-related conditions.
    • To guide physicians toward accurate diagnosis of mechanical back pain in athletes.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of common mechanical back pain causes in athletes.
    • Correlation of specific injuries with age groups and sports.
    • Emphasis on pertinent physical examination tests.
    • Recommendation of appropriate radiographic studies.

    Main Results:

    • Muscle strains and ligament sprains are common across ages and sports.
    • Adolescents may present with iliac crest apophysitis.
    • Gymnasts/divers risk interspinous process bursitis or pars fracture.
    • Swimmers may have Scheuermann's kyphosis; weightlifters may show Scheuermann's changes.
    • Persistent midline lumbar pain can indicate disk injury or instability.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective management hinges on understanding the nature, location, and sport/age specificity of back pain.
    • Systematic evaluation with physical tests and imaging ensures accurate diagnosis.
    • Differentiating common injuries from specific conditions improves athlete care.

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