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Diagnostic Imaging in Tennis: Epidemiology, Biomechanics, and Radiologic Spectrum of Injuries
Lucas N M da Silva1, Letícia R Morimoto1,2, Isabela A N Cruz1,2
1Department of Musculoskeletal Radiology, Fleury Medicina e Saúde, São Paulo, Brazil.
Seminars in Musculoskeletal Radiology
|July 16, 2025
Summary
Tennis injuries stem from high physical demands and repetitive motions, affecting the musculoskeletal system. Radiologists use imaging to diagnose and guide treatment for athletes
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Radiology
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Tennis involves intense physical exertion and intricate biomechanical actions, predisposing athletes to specific injury patterns.
- Musculoskeletal injuries are common in tennis players, affecting extremities, trunk, and spine due to the sport's demands.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the epidemiology, biomechanics, and radiologic features of tennis-related injuries.
- To highlight the role of imaging in diagnosing acute and overuse injuries in tennis.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature on tennis injuries, focusing on epidemiology and biomechanics.
- Discussion of radiologic features and imaging modalities (radiography, ultrasound, CT, MRI) for injury evaluation.
Main Results:
- Injury mechanisms in tennis are linked to kinetic chain dynamics and repetitive movements.
- Various imaging techniques are vital for assessing musculoskeletal injuries in tennis players.
Conclusions:
- Understanding tennis biomechanics is crucial for accurate radiologic diagnosis of injuries.
- Radiologists play a key role in multidisciplinary teams for effective patient management and safe return to play.
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