Evaluation of Pickleball-Related Injuries at a Single Institution From 2017 to 2022
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Pickleball injuries surged 6.8-fold from 2017-2022, outpacing participation growth. Older women face the highest risk, particularly for fractures, while younger players experience more soft tissue injuries.
Area Of Science
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Epidemiology
Background
- Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the US, with a threefold increase in participation.
- This rapid growth necessitates understanding associated injury patterns and healthcare utilization.
Purpose Of The Study
- To evaluate the epidemiology of pickleball-related injuries over six years.
- To detail injury patterns, descriptive data, and healthcare utilization.
- To test the hypothesis of increased injuries with age and orthopaedic visits.
Main Methods
- A retrospective case series (Level of evidence, 4) was conducted.
- Electronic Health Records from 2017-2022 were systematically queried for pickleball-related injuries.
- Data collected included patient demographics, injury characteristics, and healthcare encounters.
Main Results
- A 6.8-fold increase in pickleball injuries was observed from 2017 to 2022, involving 487 patients and 618 injuries.
- Soft tissue strain/rupture (47.9%) was most common, followed by arthritis (10%) and fractures (9.2%).
- Patients over 60 showed a higher incidence of fractures and arthritis-related pain, with women over 60 being twice as likely to fracture.
Conclusions
- Pickleball injuries increased significantly (6.8-fold) from 2017-2022, exceeding national participation trends.
- Women over 60 represent the highest-risk group for fractures.
- Injury patterns differ by age, with soft tissue injuries prevalent in younger individuals and fractures in older adults.
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