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Spinal column damage from water ski jumping.

J Horne1, W P Cockshott, H S Shannon

  • 1Workers' Compensation Board, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Skeletal Radiology
|January 1, 1987
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Competitive water ski jumping is linked to spinal column damage, including Scheuermann (adolescent) spondylodystrophy and vertebral body wedging. Early participation, especially before age 15, significantly increases the risk of these conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Radiology
  • Pediatric Orthopedics

Background:

  • Competitive water ski jumping involves high-impact maneuvers.
  • Potential for spinal column damage in athletes is a growing concern.
  • Adolescent participation in sports requires specific attention regarding growth and development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of spinal column abnormalities in competitive water ski jumpers.
  • To determine if water ski jumping causes specific spinal damage.
  • To assess if early participation (age 15 or younger) exacerbates spinal damage risk.

Main Methods:

  • Radiographic survey of 117 competitive water ski jumpers.
  • Assessment for Scheuermann (adolescent) spondylodystrophy and vertebral body wedging.

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  • Correlation analysis between years of participation and prevalence of abnormalities, considering age at onset.

    • Main Results:

    • High prevalence of Scheuermann (adolescent) spondylodystrophy (26%) and vertebral body wedging (34%) observed.
    • Adolescent spondylodystrophy prevalence increased with years of participation before age 15.
    • 100% of participants with 9+ years of exposure before age 15 showed adolescent spondylodystrophy.
    • Wedged vertebrae increased with participation duration, irrespective of starting age.

    Conclusions:

    • Competitive water ski jumping may lead to significant spinal column damage.
    • Early participation in the sport, particularly during spinal growth, is associated with higher risks.
    • Regulation of youth participation in water ski jumping should be considered to mitigate injury risks.