Epidemiology of imaging-detected tendon abnormalities in athletes participating in the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Summer Olympics
Jarraya M, Crema MD, Engebretsen L, Teytelboym OM, Hayashi D, Roemer F, Skaf AY, Guermazi A (2018)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2018
Journal
Book Volume: 52
Pages Range: 465-469
Journal Issue: 7
DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2017-098187
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Tendon abnormalities are prevalent among both elite and non-elite athletes. Cross-sectional imaging modalities are used to confirm and evaluate the severity of such lesions. AIM: To describe the demographics, prevalence, anatomical location and characteristics of tendon abnormalities in athletes who participated in the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Summer Olympic Games. METHODS: We recorded all sports injuries reported by the National Olympic Committee (NOC) medical teams and the Organizing Committee medical staff during the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics. Diagnostic imaging was performed through the official IOC clinic within the Olympic Village, using digital ultrasound machines and 3T and 1.5T MR scanners. Image interpretation was performed centrally by board-certified musculoskeletal radiologists with expertise in sports injuries. RESULTS: In total, 11 274 athletes (5089 women (45%), 6185 men (55%)) from 207 NOCs were included. NOC and Rio de Janeiro 2016 medical staff reported 1101 injuries. Central review of radiological images revealed 156 tendon abnormalities in 109 athletes (51.2% male, mean age: 26.8, range 18-39). The supraspinatus tendon was the most commonly involved tendon (31 cases, 19.9%), followed by the Achilles tendon (20 cases, 12.8%) and patellar and infraspinatus tendons (12 cases, 7.7%). Tendon abnormalities were most commonly seen in track and field athletes (54 abnormalities, 34.6%). CONCLUSION: 156 tendon abnormalities were reported, most commonly in track and field athletes, and involving mainly the shoulder tendons, as well as Achilles and patellar tendons.
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Involved external institutions
Boston University
United States (USA) (US)
International Olympic Committee (IOC) / Internationales Olympisches Komitee
Switzerland (CH)
Mercy Health System
United States (USA) (US)
HCor - Hospital do Coração, São Paulo, Brasil
Brazil (BR)
United States (USA) (US)
International Olympic Committee (IOC) / Internationales Olympisches Komitee
Switzerland (CH)
Mercy Health System
United States (USA) (US)
HCor - Hospital do Coração, São Paulo, Brasil
Brazil (BR)
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APA:
Jarraya, M., Crema, M.D., Engebretsen, L., Teytelboym, O.M., Hayashi, D., Roemer, F.,... Guermazi, A. (2018). Epidemiology of imaging-detected tendon abnormalities in athletes participating in the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Summer Olympics. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 52(7), 465-469. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2017-098187
MLA:
Jarraya, Mohamed, et al. "Epidemiology of imaging-detected tendon abnormalities in athletes participating in the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Summer Olympics." British Journal of Sports Medicine 52.7 (2018): 465-469.
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