Biomechanical Insights and Imaging Features of Cricket-Specific Injuries.

Abstract

Cricket, a globally renowned sport, requires a unique interplay of repetitive and high-intensity movements, rendering players susceptible to a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal injuries. This review delves into the biomechanical principles underpinning common cricket-related injuries and the pivotal role of magnetic resonance imaging in their diagnosis and management. With a primary focus on the shoulder, elbow, wrist, torso, and lumbar spine, the discussion encompasses injury mechanisms, adaptive biomechanical changes, and associated pathologies, such as internal impingement, labral tears, nondominant wrist injuries, and stress fractures (spondylolysis). The integration of biomechanical analysis with advanced magnetic resonance imaging techniques facilitates early and accurate diagnosis while optimizing therapeutic interventions, thereby enhancing player recovery and extending athletic longevity.