The Epidemiology of Pickleball Injuries Presenting to US Emergency Departments.

IF 2.7 2区医学 Q1 SPORT SCIENCES

Sports Health-A Multidisciplinary Approach Pub Date : 2025-07-13 DOI:10.1177/19417381251350671

Paul McMillan, Logan P Lake, Andrew Burkhart, Esha Reddy, Isaac C Hale, Brian M Grawe

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Abstract

Background: The popularity of pickleball as a recreational and competitive sport has increased dramatically over the last decade in the United States.

Hypothesis: To evaluate trends in pickleball injury rates and specific injury characteristics.

Study design: Descriptive epidemiology study.

Level of evidence: Level 3.

Methods: The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System database was queried from 2014 to 2023 for national weighted injury estimates and injury characteristics from recreational pickleball players presenting to US emergency departments.

Results: Annual national estimates of pickleball-related injuries increased significantly (P < .001) from 2014 (1313; CI, 550-2078) to 2023 (24,461; CI, 3837-45,086). A transient 19.3% reduction in injury rates occurred in 2020, coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic. Most injuries affected people aged 60 to 79 years, with nearly equal sex distribution (51.2% men vs 48.8% women). Most patients were discharged, although 5 deaths due to cardiac arrest were reported. Women had higher odds of upper extremity injuries (odds ratio [OR], 1.66), hand/wrist injuries (OR, 3.22), and fractures (OR 3.03). Men experienced more lower extremity injuries (OR, 1.71), trunk injuries (OR, 1.28), lacerations (OR, 1.71) and strains/sprains (OR, 1.87). Women were more likely to fall (OR, 2.08), while men were more often hit (OR, 1.92) or overexerted themselves (OR, 1.89). Older adults, aged 60 to 79 years, had increased odds of wrist/hand injuries (OR, 1.47) and fractures (OR, 1.75), with falls being 2.10 times more likely in this cohort. People aged 40 to 59 years had higher odds of lower extremity injuries (OR, 2.09), whereas those <19 years had higher odds of dislocation (OR, 5.25), head injury (OR, 1.95), and laceration (OR, 2.83).

Conclusion: Pickleball injuries affect predominantly older adults, with distinct sex and age-related patterns.

Clinical relevance: There is a need for age and sex-specific injury prevention strategies to enhance safety in pickleball participation.

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背景：在过去的十年里，匹克球作为一项娱乐和竞技运动在美国的普及程度急剧增加。假设：评估匹克球损伤率和特定损伤特征的趋势。研究设计：描述性流行病学研究。证据等级：三级。方法：查询2014年至2023年美国国家电子损伤监测系统数据库，获取美国急诊科娱乐性匹克球运动员的全国加权损伤估计和损伤特征。结果：自2014年以来，每年全国匹克球相关损伤估计显著增加（P < 0.001） (1313；CI, 550-2078)至2023 (24,461；CI, 3837 - 45086)。在2019冠状病毒病大流行期间，2020年受伤率短暂下降了19.3%。大多数伤害发生在60至79岁之间，性别分布几乎相等（男性51.2%，女性48.8%）。大多数患者出院，但报告了5例因心脏骤停死亡。女性上肢损伤（优势比[OR]， 1.66）、手/手腕损伤（优势比[OR]， 3.22）和骨折（优势比3.03）的几率更高。男性下肢损伤（OR, 1.71）、躯干损伤（OR, 1.28）、撕裂伤（OR, 1.71）和拉伤/扭伤（OR, 1.87）较多。女性更容易摔倒（OR, 2.08），而男性更经常被撞到（OR, 1.92）或过度劳累（OR, 1.89）。60 - 79岁的老年人腕部/手部受伤（OR, 1.47）和骨折（OR, 1.75）的几率增加，在该队列中跌倒的可能性增加2.10倍。40 ~ 59岁人群下肢损伤发生率较高（OR, 2.09）。结论：匹克球损伤以老年人为主，具有明显的性别和年龄相关特征。临床相关性：需要针对年龄和性别的损伤预防策略来提高匹克球参与的安全性。

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Sports Health-A Multidisciplinary Approach Medicine-Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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6.90

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9.10%

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101

期刊介绍： Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach is an indispensable resource for all medical professionals involved in the training and care of the competitive or recreational athlete, including primary care physicians, orthopaedic surgeons, physical therapists, athletic trainers and other medical and health care professionals. Published bimonthly, Sports Health is a collaborative publication from the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM), the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), and the Sports Physical Therapy Section (SPTS). The journal publishes review articles, original research articles, case studies, images, short updates, legal briefs, editorials, and letters to the editor. Topics include: -Sports Injury and Treatment -Care of the Athlete -Athlete Rehabilitation -Medical Issues in the Athlete -Surgical Techniques in Sports Medicine -Case Studies in Sports Medicine -Images in Sports Medicine -Legal Issues -Pediatric Athletes -General Sports Trauma -Sports Psychology