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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedics
  • Musculoskeletal Health

Background:

  • Trunk pain frequently limits athletic performance and causes athletes to miss competition.
  • Atraumatic trunk injuries are often overlooked in clinical practice and medical literature.
  • Delayed diagnosis and treatment of these injuries can worsen outcomes and prolong recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of atraumatic sport-related trunk injuries.
  • To increase awareness among sports medicine providers regarding these conditions.
  • To guide diagnostic and treatment recommendations for athletes.

Main Methods:

  • Review of atraumatic injuries affecting the thoracic spine, ribcage, and chest/abdominal wall musculature.
  • Inclusion of sport-specific biomechanical considerations.
  • Focus on conditions like disc herniation, costochondritis, and muscle strains.

Main Results:

  • Detailed descriptions of various trunk injuries including thoracic spine, ribcage, and musculature issues.
  • Emphasis on sport-specific injury mechanisms and presentations.
  • Identification of common conditions such as bone stress injuries, myofascial pain, and joint dysfunctions.

Conclusions:

  • Enhanced awareness of atraumatic trunk injuries is crucial for athletes.
  • Evidence-based guidelines are needed to improve diagnosis and management.
  • Optimizing care for these injuries can enhance athletes' overall musculoskeletal health and return-to-play timelines.