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Vertebral Fracture in an Elderly Golfer
Masahiro Kawanishi1, Hidekazu Tanaka1, Yutaka Ito1
1Neurosurgery, Takeda General Hospital, Kyoto, JPN.
Cureus
|September 5, 2022
Summary
A 76-year-old woman sustained a vertebral fracture from a golf swing, highlighting risks for senior athletes. Treatment included vertebroplasty and decompression, with modified swing recommendations for older golfers.
Area of Science:
- Geriatric medicine
- Orthopedics
- Sports medicine
Background:
- Golf is a popular sport for seniors.
- Prevalence of osteoporosis and degenerative spinal conditions increases with age.
- Repetitive twisting motions in golf swings can pose risks to the aging spine.
Observation:
- A 76-year-old female golfer experienced acute back pain post-swing.
- Pre-existing leg pain was noted.
- Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a new L1 vertebral fracture and L4/5 canal stenosis.
Findings:
- The patient underwent successful L1 vertebroplasty and L4/5 decompression surgery.
- The vertebral fracture was directly linked to the golf swing.
- The case highlights a potential mechanism for spinal injury in elderly golfers.
Implications:
- Consideration of spinal health is crucial for senior athletes, especially golfers.
- Modified golf swing techniques, minimizing simultaneous pelvic and shoulder rotation, may reduce injury risk.
- Further research into biomechanics and injury prevention in senior golfers is warranted.
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