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The ankle is formed by the talocrural joint (crural = leg). It consists of the articulations between the talus bone of the foot and the distal ends of the tibia and fibula of the leg. The superior aspect of the talus bone is square-shaped and has three areas of articulation. The top of the talus articulates with the inferior tibia. This is the portion of the ankle joint that carries the body weight between the leg and foot. The sides of the talus are firmly held in position by the articulations...

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Foot and Ankle Injuries in Baseball.

Andrew George¹, Keith A Heier², Kevin E Varner¹

¹Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, 6445 Main Street, Suite 2300, Houston, TX 77030, USA.

Clinics in Sports Medicine

|February 28, 2025

Summary

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Baseball players face unique foot and ankle injury challenges. While many injuries are treatable non-operatively, specific baseball-related injury mechanisms require further research due to rising prevalence.

Keywords:

Baseball Foot & ankle Hit by pitch Injury prevention

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Area of Science:

Sports Medicine
Orthopedics
Baseball Injuries

Background:

Foot and ankle injuries present distinct challenges in baseball.
Common injuries like ankle sprains and contusions often respond to non-operative management, similar to other athletes.
Unique injury mechanisms in baseball warrant specific attention.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the unique aspects of foot and ankle injuries in baseball.
To emphasize the need for baseball-specific research in this area.
To address the increasing prevalence of these injuries over recent decades.

Main Methods:

Review of current literature on baseball-related foot and ankle injuries.
Comparison of management strategies with other athletic populations.
Identification of unique injury mechanisms specific to baseball.

Main Results:

Most foot and ankle injuries in baseball can be managed non-operatively.
Certain injury mechanisms are specific to baseball and require awareness.
Existing research extensively covers upper extremity injuries but lacks depth in foot and ankle injuries.

Conclusions:

Foot and ankle injuries in baseball require specialized consideration.
Further baseball-specific research is crucial to understand and manage these injuries effectively.
The rising incidence of these injuries underscores the need for targeted investigation.