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Injuries in German national short-track speed skating athletes
Jan Ziegler1, Heidrun Beck1, Roland L Bell2
1Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Traumatology, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus at Dresden University of Technology, Fetscherstreet 74/2, House 30, 01307 Dresden, Saxony, Germany.
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Summary
Short-Track Speed Skating athletes experience frequent lower extremity injuries, particularly to the knee and ankle. This study highlights injury patterns and incidence in German national athletes, emphasizing the need for preventative measures.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Traumatology
Background:
- Short-Track Speed Skating (STSS) is a high-intensity sport with inherent risks of falls and injuries due to athlete proximity and speed.
- Understanding injury patterns is crucial for athlete health and performance in STSS.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively analyze orthopedic-traumatological injuries in German national STSS athletes.
- To compare injury data with previous studies using a standardized surveillance system.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of medical records from 69 German national STSS athletes (2009-2020).
- Utilized a new standardized injury surveillance system from the International Olympic Committee (2020).
Main Results:
- A total of 371 injuries requiring medical consultation (IRMCs) were recorded, with an incidence of 0.53 per 1000 hours of exposure.
- Lower extremities were most affected (69.8%), with knee and ankle injuries being predominant.
- Joint injuries (16.3%) and on-ice training incidents (45.0%) were most common.
Conclusions:
- This study represents the first implementation of a standardized injury surveillance system in STSS.
- The analysis provides valuable insights into career-related injuries and injury patterns in STSS.
- Further prospective research is recommended to develop effective injury prevention strategies.
