Elbow Injuries Detected on Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Athletes Participating in the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Summer Olympic Games
Alizai H, Engebretsen L, Jarraya M, Roemer F, Guermazi A (2019)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2019
Journal
Book Volume: 43
Pages Range: 981-985
Journal Issue: 6
DOI: 10.1097/RCT.0000000000000929
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Athletes are prone to both acute and chronic overuse injuries of the elbow joint. The purpose of this study was to describe the frequency, anatomic distribution, and severity of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-detected elbow joint injuries among athletes who competed in the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Summer Olympics. METHODS: All sports injuries reported by the National Olympic Committee medical teams and the Organizing Committee medical staff during the 2016 Summer Olympics were analyzed. Magnetic resonance imaging was performed at the International Olympic Committee's polyclinic within the Olympic Village, using 3- and 1.5-T scanners. The MRIs were read centrally and retrospectively by musculoskeletal radiologists with expertise in sports injuries. The distribution of elbow joint injuries by anatomic location and sports discipline and the severity of injuries were recorded. RESULTS: A total of 1101 injuries were reported in the 11,274 athletes from 207 teams at the Games. Central review of MRI revealed elbow joint injuries in 15 athletes (60% male; median age, 22 years; range, 18-39 years). Ligamentous injuries were most common, with injuries of the ulnar collateral ligament being the most prevalent (n = 12; 80%), followed by the common flexor tendon (n = 8; 53%). Osseous injuries were far less common (n = 3; 20%), with no acute fractures seen. Weightlifting (n = 4; 27%) and judo (n = 4; 27%) athletes were most commonly affected. CONCLUSION: Magnetic resonance imaging-detected elbow injuries during the 2016 Summer Olympics affected mainly the ulnar collateral ligament and the common flexor tendon, with the highest occurrence in weight lifting and judo.
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Boston Medical Center (BMC)
United States (USA) (US)
International Olympic Committee (IOC) / Internationales Olympisches Komitee
Switzerland (CH)
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
United States (USA) (US)
United States (USA) (US)
International Olympic Committee (IOC) / Internationales Olympisches Komitee
Switzerland (CH)
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
United States (USA) (US)
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APA:
Alizai, H., Engebretsen, L., Jarraya, M., Roemer, F., & Guermazi, A. (2019). Elbow Injuries Detected on Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Athletes Participating in the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Summer Olympic Games. Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography, 43(6), 981-985. https://doi.org/10.1097/RCT.0000000000000929
MLA:
Alizai, Hamza, et al. "Elbow Injuries Detected on Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Athletes Participating in the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Summer Olympic Games." Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography 43.6 (2019): 981-985.
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