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Benjamin Fritz1, Anagha P Parkar2,3, Luis Cerezal4
1Department of Radiology, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, and Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Seminars in Musculoskeletal Radiology
|September 28, 2020
Summary
Team handball injuries, common in the shoulder, knee, and ankle, require expert diagnosis. Sports imaging plays a crucial role in managing these acute and overuse injuries for athletes.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Radiology
Background:
- Team handball is a high-impact sport with over 20 million players globally.
- Its unique biomechanics, physical contact, and fouls lead to high injury rates, particularly in the shoulder, knee, and ankle.
- Injuries range from acute trauma to chronic overuse conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the spectrum of common injuries in team handball.
- To highlight the essential role of sports imaging in diagnosing and managing these injuries.
- To provide insights based on clinical experience and published data.
Main Methods:
- Review of published data on handball injuries.
- Analysis of cumulative clinical experience from international handball players and medical staff.
- Illustration of common injuries using various imaging modalities.
Main Results:
- Shoulder, knee, and ankle are the most frequently injured sites in team handball.
- A wide array of acute, overuse, chronic, and complex injuries are prevalent.
- Sports imaging (radiography, ultrasonography, CT, MRI) is vital for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Conclusions:
- Team handball presents significant injury risks requiring specialized medical attention.
- Effective diagnosis and management of handball injuries rely heavily on advanced sports imaging techniques.
- Multidisciplinary collaboration between sports medicine professionals ensures optimal player care.
