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Hayley Sacks1, Meagan Wu, Cordelia Carter
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY.
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume
|August 17, 2022
Summary
Para athletes benefit from sports, but face unique injury risks. Understanding these risks is crucial for preventing harm and ensuring athlete well-being.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopaedics
- Disability Studies
Background:
- Sports participation enhances physical function in para athletes.
- Para athletes experience specific injury risks based on disability type.
- Abuse and mistreatment are also concerns for para athletes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the diverse injury risks faced by para athletes.
- To emphasize the need for specialized knowledge among healthcare professionals.
- To promote proactive injury prevention and management strategies.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on para athlete injuries.
- Categorization of risks based on athlete type (ambulant, wheelchair, limb-deficient).
- Discussion of non-physical risks such as abuse.
Main Results:
- Ambulant athletes: knee, foot, and ankle injuries.
- Wheelchair athletes: osteoporotic fractures, shoulder injuries.
- Limb-deficient athletes: low back pain, overuse injuries.
Conclusions:
- Orthopaedic surgeons must understand disability-specific risks.
- Early management and prevention protocols are essential.
- Prompt reporting of abuse is a critical physician responsibility.
