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Athletic injuries in adolescents

K E DeHaven

    Pediatric Annals
    |October 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Adolescent athletes experience significant athletic injuries, with boys and knee injuries being most common. Prompt diagnosis by pediatricians is crucial to reduce permanent disability risks.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sports Medicine
    • Pediatric Orthopedics
    • Adolescent Health

    Background:

    • Athletic participation offers benefits but poses injury risks for adolescents.
    • Understanding injury patterns in young athletes is vital for prevention and treatment.
    • Previous research highlights the need for specific data on adolescent sports injuries.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the incidence and types of injuries sustained by adolescent athletes.
    • To identify demographic and injury-specific factors associated with athletic injuries in this age group.
    • To inform healthcare providers, particularly pediatricians, about common adolescent athletic injuries.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective survey of adolescent patients treated at the University of Rochester Section of Athletic Medicine.
    • Data collection over an 18-month period, focusing on all athletic injuries.
    • Categorization of injuries by type, location (especially lower extremity/knee), and patient demographics (gender).

    Main Results:

    • Adolescent athletic injuries constituted 12% of all athletic injuries during the study period.
    • Boys sustained injuries more frequently than girls.
    • Lower extremity injuries, particularly knee injuries, were most prevalent, accounting for 80% of the 161 injuries studied (sprains, strains, fractures, chondromalacia, internal derangements).

    Conclusions:

    • Adolescent athletes face a notable risk of injury, with specific patterns observed.
    • Knee injuries are a primary concern in this population.
    • Early and accurate assessment by pediatricians is essential for effective management and minimizing long-term consequences.

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