[Wheelchair basketball from the orthopedic viewpoint]

155 (aged 16 to 52 years) wheelchair basketball players were surveyed to determine athletic injuries and overload-syndromes. During their active participation in wheelchair basketball 60.6% of the players have suffered 272 injuries and overload-syndromes. Those were mainly localised at the upper extremity (74.6%). Acute injuries predominate with 57.7%. Strains of the finger joint and skin injuries were found to be the most common injuries. Myogelosis and tendinosis were the most common reported overload-syndromes. A significantly higher number of complaints were associated with wheelchair basketball participation at league-level and depending on the player's position. At the end of the article the means of possible additional disability and consequences to specify therapy and prevention for disabled will be discussed.