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Peter K Firouzbakht1, Kazimir Bagdady1, Rohun Gupta1
1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, MO, USA.
Pickleball injuries, especially wrist fractures, are rapidly increasing, particularly among older women. This rise significantly outpaces tennis injuries, highlighting a growing concern for players and healthcare providers.
Area of Science:
- Sports medicine
- Orthopedic surgery
- Public health surveillance
Background:
- Pickleball's popularity has surged in the U.S.
- There is a notable increase in reported wrist, hand, and finger injuries among pickleball players.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze trends in pickleball-related injuries.
- To compare injury rates between pickleball and tennis.
- To identify common injury types and demographics.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) database from 2013-2022.
- Filtered data for tennis and pickleball injuries, focusing on wrist, hand, and finger injuries.
- Analyzed injury mechanisms, locations, diagnoses, and demographic data.
Main Results:
- Estimated 12,021 pickleball injuries from 2013-2022, predominantly affecting white women over 55.
- Injuries increased by 765.6%, a statistically significant rise compared to tennis.
- Wrist fractures were the most common injury (50.0%), with falls being the primary cause (90.5%).
Conclusions:
- Hand surgeons must recognize the escalating incidence of pickleball injuries.
- Pickleball presents a distinct injury profile, particularly concerning for the elderly population.
- Awareness of these trends is crucial for injury prevention and management strategies.
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