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Ankle injuries in basketball players
J Leanderson1, G Nemeth, E Eriksson
1Department of Sports Orthopaedic Surgery, Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
Summary
Basketball players frequently experience ankle sprains, with 92% reporting at least one. High injury rates underscore the need for effective prevention strategies to minimize time lost from the sport.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Ankle sprains are common injuries in basketball.
- Recurrent ankle sprains can lead to chronic issues and prolonged time away from sport.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the frequency of ankle sprains in Swedish second-division basketball players.
- To investigate factors associated with ankle sprains, including injury history and prophylactic measure usage.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study utilizing questionnaires.
- Data collected from 96 basketball players regarding ankle injury history, practice hours, and prevention methods.
Main Results:
- 92% of players reported experiencing ankle sprains during basketball.
- 83% of those with sprains had recurrent injuries to the same ankle.
- Injury frequency was 5.5 ankle sprains per 1000 activity hours.
- Only 22% of players used prophylactic ankle support.
Conclusions:
- Ankle sprains are highly prevalent in basketball, with a significant rate of recurrence.
- The low adoption of prophylactic measures suggests a need for improved injury prevention education and strategies.
- Preventing ankle sprains is crucial due to their high incidence and impact on player availability.