Injury patterns and treatment outcomes in sports-related knee and shoulder injuries in athletes from India's Olympic state, Haryana

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Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma Pub Date : 2025-03-07 DOI:10.1016/j.jcot.2025.102958

Amit Mor , Ashish Devgan , Anurag Bhakhar , Umesh Yadav , Nirvin Paul , Arvind Yadav

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Abstract

Background

Our study aims to investigate injury patterns and treatment results in sports-related knee and shoulder injuries among athletes from Haryana, the most prominent state in the contribution of Olympic medals for India.

Material and methods

A cross-sectional prospective observational study was conducted in a tertiary referral centre. Over five years, from May 2018 to June 2023, 920 participants were included in our study.

Result

Most injuries (59.90 %) occurred between the ages of 16 and 20. Men (62.60 %) outnumbered women (37.40 %). On average, the individuals weighed 68.57 ± 13.65 kg, stood 1.57 ± 0.11 m tall, and had a BMI of 25.75 ± 4.81 kg/m2. Kabaddi players, most commonly injured athletes (42.60 %), followed by wrestling (31.30 %). Most athletes were professional, with 35.43 % competing at the national level, while 33.26 % competed at the state level. The average delay in presentation was 14.28 ± 8.12 months. Most injuries occurred during competitive matches (61.30 %), rest during practice. Contact injuries accounted for 31.41 % of cases, while non-contact injuries accounted for 54.02 % of all injuries. Only knee and shoulder injuries were considered, accounting for 77.28 % and 22.72 % of all injuries. Most observed injuries were ACL rupture (60.76 %), followed by meniscal tears (54.45 %) and collateral ligament injuries (26.96 %). 424 patients treated conservatively, whereas 53.9 % cases underwent arthroscopic/open surgical procedures. 74.13 % of athletes returned to competitive sports after their injury of which 38.71 % returned to the previous level of activity. The duration of time lost to injury ranged from 4 to 60 months (average 10.58 ± 4.74). Return to sports was significantly affected by the athletes’ gender, BMI, level of competitiveness, and management modality (p-value <0.01 each).

Conclusion

Limiting the frequency, severity, and amount of time missed in sports while enabling athletes to return virtually to their pre-injury activity level should continue to be the primary goal of injury prevention.

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Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma Medicine-Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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4.30

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181

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92 days

期刊介绍： Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma (JCOT) aims to provide its readers with the latest clinical and basic research, and informed opinions that shape today''s orthopedic practice, thereby providing an opportunity to practice evidence-based medicine. With contributions from leading clinicians and researchers around the world, we aim to be the premier journal providing an international perspective advancing knowledge of the musculoskeletal system. JCOT publishes content of value to both general orthopedic practitioners and specialists on all aspects of musculoskeletal research, diagnoses, and treatment. We accept following types of articles: • Original articles focusing on current clinical issues. • Review articles with learning value for professionals as well as students. • Research articles providing the latest in basic biological or engineering research on musculoskeletal diseases. • Regular columns by experts discussing issues affecting the field of orthopedics. • "Symposia" devoted to a single topic offering the general reader an overview of a field, but providing the specialist current in-depth information. • Video of any orthopedic surgery which is innovative and adds to present concepts. • Articles emphasizing or demonstrating a new clinical sign in the art of patient examination is also considered for publication. Contributions from anywhere in the world are welcome and considered on their merits.