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Knee injuries are a significant cause of missed games in baseball, with common issues including patellar tendinopathy, meniscus tears, and MCL sprains. Treatment requires a personalized approach considering player factors and goals.

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  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Baseball Injuries

Background:

  • Knee injuries represent 7% of all injuries in professional and collegiate baseball.
  • Despite their lower incidence, knee injuries are the fourth leading cause of missed professional games.
  • Common knee pathologies in baseball include patellar tendinopathy, meniscus tears, and medial collateral ligament sprains.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the common knee injuries in baseball.
  • To highlight the impact of less common but severe knee injuries.
  • To emphasize the multifactorial nature of treatment considerations for baseball knee injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common knee injury types in baseball.
  • Analysis of injury incidence and impact on missed games.
  • Discussion of treatment variables for knee pathologies.

Main Results:

  • Patellar tendinopathy, meniscus tears, and MCL sprains are the most frequent knee issues.
  • Less common injuries like ACL tears and patellar dislocations have a substantial impact on playing time.
  • Treatment decisions must integrate skeletal maturity, playing level, season timing, and long-term objectives.

Conclusions:

  • Knee injuries, though not the most frequent, significantly disrupt baseball careers.
  • A comprehensive treatment strategy is essential for managing baseball-related knee conditions.
  • Personalized care plans are crucial for optimizing outcomes in injured baseball players.