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{"title":"Repetitive head impacts among professional fighters: a pilot study evaluating Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome and postural balance.","authors":"Brooke Conway Kleven, Lung-Chang Chien, Daniel L Young, Chad L Cross, Brian Labus, Charles Bernick","doi":"10.1080/00913847.2024.2325331","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00913847.2024.2325331","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Clinical criteria for Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome (ccTES) were developed for research purposes to reflect the clinical symptoms of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). The aims of this study were to 1) determine whether there was an association between the research diagnosis of TES and impaired postural balance among retired professional fighters, and 2) determine repetitive head impacts (RHI) exposure thresholds among both TES positive and TES negative groups in retired professional fighters when evaluating for balance impairment.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a pilot study evaluating postural balance among participants of the Professional Athletes Brain Health Study (PABHS). Among the cohort, 57 retired professional fighters met the criteria for inclusion in this study. A generalized linear model with generalized estimating equations was used to compare various balance measures longitudinally between fighters with and without TES.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A significant association was observed between a TES diagnosis and worsening performance on double-leg balance assessments when stratifying by RHI exposure thresholds. Additionally, elevated exposure to RHI was significantly associated with increased odds of developing TES; The odds for TES diagnosis were 563% (95% CI = 113, 1963; p-value = 0.0011) greater among athletes with 32 or more professional fights compared to athletes with less than 32 fights when stratifying by balance measures. Likewise, the odds for TES diagnosis were 43% (95% CI = 10, 102; p-value = 0.0439) greater with worsening double leg stance balance in athletes exposed to 32 or more fights.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This pilot study provides preliminary evidence of a relationship between declining postural balance and a TES diagnosis among retired professional fighters with elevated RHI exposure. Further research exploring more complex assessments such as the Functional Gait Assessment may be of benefit to improve clinical understanding of the relationship between TES, RHI, and balance.</p>","PeriodicalId":51268,"journal":{"name":"Physician and Sportsmedicine","volume":" ","pages":"513-519"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139991694","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Training profile, sporting habits and injury characteristics of Spanish obstacle course races participants: cross-sectional study.","authors":"Daniel González-Devesa, Jorge García-Rubio, Jose Carlos Diz-Gómez, Carlos Ayán-Pérez","doi":"10.1080/00913847.2024.2303967","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00913847.2024.2303967","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study aimed to provide information on the training profile and characteristics of injuries sustained by obstacle course racing competitors.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This research is a nationwide cross-sectional, self-administered online survey conducted in 2023.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We analyzed the data collected from 201 obstacle course racing participants (mean age: 33.8 ± 7.1 years; 60.7% men). On average, athletes had 2.9 ± 2.4 years of obstacle course racing experience and participated in approximately four races in the previous year. Most of these races covered distances of 5-10 km (65.2%). Among the participants, 28.4% reported injuries, with the upper extremities being the most frequently affected. Approximately 19% of these injuries required medical supervision, and 2% led to hospitalization.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Injury risk in obstacle course racing participants was associated with participation in a higher number of obstacle course racing competitions, reduced time between these competitions and having performed specific obstacle training.</p>","PeriodicalId":51268,"journal":{"name":"Physician and Sportsmedicine","volume":" ","pages":"478-485"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139405166","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Patellar tilt, congruence angle, and tibial tubercle-trochlear groove distance are correlated with positive J-sign in adolescents.","authors":"Si Heng Sharon Tan, Yiu Tsun Kwan, Joel Zhao Jie Lee, Lincoln Kai Pheng Yeo, Andrew Kean Seng Lim, James Hoipo Hui","doi":"10.1080/00913847.2024.2315012","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00913847.2024.2315012","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The J-sign is a clinical evaluation tool that assesses for patellar maltracking and is considered positive if lateral translation of the patella in extension, in the pattern of an inverted J is observed. This study aims to determine the association of clinical J-sign with imaging features noted on dynamic kinematic computed tomography (DKCT).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective review was conducted by reviewing the clinical records of all patients aged 18 years or younger who had a CT patellar tracking scan done between 1 January 2005 to 31 December 2016 in a single institution. Patients who had the presence or absence of a 'J-sign' evaluated clinically were included. Radiographic parameters evaluated using the axial cuts include the patellar tilt angle, congruence angle, Dejour's classification, femoral sulcus angle, trochlear groove depth, and Wiberg's classification. Patients were then divided into two groups based on the presence or absence of J-sign on clinical examination. The radiographic measurements were then analyzed for association with the presence or absence of J-sign on clinical examination.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Patients with a positive J-sign had an increased patellar tilt of 23.3° ± 14.2° and an increased congruence angle of 47.1° ± 28.5° when measured in extension as compared to a patellar tilt of 18.3° ± 10.8° and a congruence angle of 32.1° ± 20.8° in patients with a negative J-sign (<i>p</i> = 0.024 and 0.004, respectively). Comparisons of the change in congruence angles with the knee in full extension and at 20° flexion also yielded significantly higher change of 28.0° ± 20.4° in patients with a positive J-sign as compared to 11.9° ± 17.5° in patients with a negative J-sign. Patients with a positive J-sign also had an increased TT-TG distance of 17.6 ± 5.6 mm as compared to a TT-TG distance of 14.7 ± 6.9 mm in patients with a negative J-sign (<i>p</i> = 0.01).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Patients with a positive J-sign had an increased patellar tilt and an increased congruence angle when measured in extension. Increased TT-TG distance was also significantly associated with positive J-sign. Patients with a positive J-sign also had a greater change in their congruence angle when measured with the knee in full extension and at 20° of flexion.</p>","PeriodicalId":51268,"journal":{"name":"Physician and Sportsmedicine","volume":" ","pages":"492-496"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139693478","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Long-term manifestations of COVID-19 in athletes: a narrative review.","authors":"João Ribeiro, Daniel Caldeira, Hélder Dores","doi":"10.1080/00913847.2024.2321629","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00913847.2024.2321629","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Long COVID is a condition where symptoms or complications persist beyond 3 months after COVID-19 infection. Although most athletes experience mild symptoms, those involved in sports with higher cardiovascular demands can develop long COVID, which can negatively impact sports performance. This narrative review aimed to analyze the long COVID in athletes, especially cardiovascular effects; to alert medical and sporting community for the clinical aftermaths of COVID-19, focusing on physical activity; and to discuss the potential return-to-play strategies for these athletes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>An electronic search in PubMed database for articles published between January/2020 and February/2023 was performed including athletic populations with COVID-19, emphasizing long-term complications, especially the cardiovascular effects.</p><p><strong>Results and conclusions: </strong>While severe cardiac complications are rare, athletes with long COVID often experience symptoms such as fatigue, dyspnea, palpitations, and exercise intolerance. To manage athletes with long COVID, individualized and structured return-to-play programs with the involvement of multidisciplinary teams are crucial. This underscores the importance of recognizing long COVID in athletes, raising awareness of its potential impacts, and implementing strategies to ensure a safe return to play.</p>","PeriodicalId":51268,"journal":{"name":"Physician and Sportsmedicine","volume":" ","pages":"452-459"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139906909","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Return-to-sports criteria used by professional team physicians in elite athletes after hip arthroscopy - a qualitative study.","authors":"Mario Pasurka, Mike Szlufcik, John Theodoropoulos, Marcel Betsch","doi":"10.1080/00913847.2024.2410148","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/00913847.2024.2410148","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The purpose of this study was to explore currently utilized readiness to Return to Sport (RTS) criteria after Hip Arthroscopy (HA) used in elite athletes to gain novel insights into the RTS decision-making process of professional team physicians. The authors hypothesized that even among this group of highly specialized physicians, there exists variability of measures and criteria used to determine RTS after HA.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 15 qualitative semi-structured interviews with professional team physicians were conducted by a single trained interviewer. The interviews were used to identify team physician concepts and themes regarding the criteria used to determine RTS after HA. Themes and sub-themes were identified using a general inductive analysis and a coding process. A hierarchical approach in coding helped to link themes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four key themes and several subordinate themes were identified from the interviews that seem to influence the return to sports decision. The most important RTS criteria were muscle strength (especially symmetric hip strength and muscle bulk with low side-to-side variance compared to the contralateral side) followed by pain-free sport-specific activity (pain-free drill skills and play at a lower level), physical examination (with major emphasis on the absence of hip pain with a painless hip range of motion compared to the contralateral side), and functional testing (including full squats, Ober test, FABER test, and pain-free FADIR position).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Besides objective findings, including muscle strength, we identified time after surgery as well as subjective findings, including absence of pain and feedback of clinical team members that influence RTS decision after HA. We showed that even among specialized professional team physicians, the main criteria to RTS in these categories were not consistent necessitating the further development of specific RTS guidelines.</p>","PeriodicalId":51268,"journal":{"name":"Physician and Sportsmedicine","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142332003","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A high incidence of serious life-threatening cardiovascular medical encounters during a marathon (2014-2019) calls for prevention strategies: SAFER XL.","authors":"Darren Green, Nicola Sewry, Wayne Derman, Jannelene Killops, Pieter Henk Boer, Esmè Jordaan, Martin Schwellnus","doi":"10.1080/00913847.2024.2399495","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00913847.2024.2399495","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this study was to determine the incidence and nature (severity and type by organ system and specific diagnosis) of all medical encounters (MEs), including serious/life-threatening MEs (SLMEs) during a South African road marathon.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This descriptive study was a retrospective analysis of data collected over 6 years at the Cape Town Marathon from 2014 to 2019, which included 40 446 starters. All MEs were collected and described as per the consensus statement for mass community-based sporting events. Incidences (I; per 1000 starters; 95% CI) are described for all MEs, SLMEs, and by organ system and specific diagnosis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The incidence of all MEs was 8.7 (95% CI: 7.8-9.6) per 1000 starters. The largest contributor to all MEs, by organ system affected, was cardiovascular-related, with an incidence of 1.8 (95% CI: 1.4-2.2), where exercise-associated postural hypotension was the most common specific diagnosis (I = 1.3; 95% CI: 1.0-1.7). The incidence of all SLMEs was 1.0 (95% CI: 0.7-1.4) making up 11.7% (41/350) of all MEs. The incidence of SLMEs by organ system was highest in the cardiovascular system (I = 0.4; 95% CI: 0.3-0.7), with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) (I = 0.2; 95% CI: 0.1-0.4) the most common specific diagnosis. There were no sudden cardiac deaths (SCD) nor sudden cardiac arrests (SCA).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>There was a high proportion of cardiovascular-related medical encounters, as well as SLMEs. We recommend that event organizers and race medical directors investigate prevention strategies to mitigate against risk of SLMEs, specifically acute cardiovascular SLMEs.</p>","PeriodicalId":51268,"journal":{"name":"Physician and Sportsmedicine","volume":" ","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142134425","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Epidemiology of injuries in united states high school track and field jumping events from 2008 - 2019.","authors":"Hye Chang Rhim, Rachel Reichenbach, Toqa Afifi, Joseph Ruiz, Kayle Noble-Taylor, Michelle T Barrack, Mitchell J Rauh, Adam S Tenforde","doi":"10.1080/00913847.2024.2394850","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00913847.2024.2394850","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Reports of injury characteristics of high school track and field athletes participating in jumping events in the United States are limited. In this descriptive epidemiological study, we report injury rates and patterns in these athletes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Injuries and athletic exposures (AE) from the National High School Sports Related Injury Surveillance System, and High School Reporting Information Online (RIO) from 2008-2019 were analyzed. Jumping events included high jump, long jump, triple jump, and pole vault. Injury rate ratios (IRR) and injury proportion ratios (IPR) were examined by sex.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 727 injuries related to jumping events during 5,486,279 AEs occurred with the highest frequency at the thigh (20.3%) followed by the ankle (18.2%), knee (16.1%), and lower leg (11.0%). The most common types of injuries were muscle strain (29.0%) and ligament sprain (21.2%). Most athletes returned to sport within 1 week (43.1%, <i>n</i> = 312) or 3 weeks (34.7%, <i>n</i> = 243). Few jumping-related injuries resulted in surgery (4.9%, <i>n</i> = 35) or medical disqualification (4.4%, <i>n</i> = 31). The jumping-related injury rate was 1.33 injuries/10,000 AEs from 2008 to 2019. The rate of jumping-related injuries was higher in competition than in practice (IRR = 2.63, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.25-3.06). Injury rates were significantly higher in practice for female athletes than for males (IRR = 1.51, 95% CI: 1.23-1.86). Compared to male athletes, female athletes sustained a higher proportion of ankle injuries (IPR = 1.63, 95% CI: 1.15-2.32) and ligament sprains (IPR = 1.55, 95% CI: 1.16-2.09).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study describes injury characteristics of high school track and field jumping athletes from 2008 to 2019. We found an overall injury rate of 1.33 injuries per 10,000 AEs. Higher overall rates of jumping-related injuries occurred during competitions than in practice, and female athletes displayed a significantly higher rate of injuries during practices compared to male athletes.</p>","PeriodicalId":51268,"journal":{"name":"Physician and Sportsmedicine","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142001297","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Knockout rates across the states as a way of predicting injury and knockout based on fighter sex, weight, or experience.","authors":"Eric Twohey, George Velasco, John Neidecker, Richard Giovane","doi":"10.1080/00913847.2023.2285716","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00913847.2023.2285716","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Combat sports, such as boxing and mixed martial arts [MMA], have the unique objective to finish a bout by way of knockout [KO] or technical knockout [TKO]. There are potentially both short- and long-term neurological injuries that can happen as a result of the repeated head trauma sustained in bouts, and thus it is imperative to identify the athletes that are at increased risk. Using an online database of professional boxing bouts [boxrec.com] over a 6-month period, KO/TKO rates were calculated across different states, weight classes, sex, and Fight Exposure Score [FES] categories. There was found to be a significant association between KO/TKO rates and weight class, sex, and FES category with heavyweights, males and FES 0 boxers having higher KO/TKO rates. KO/TKO rates were increased in winless boxers. KO/TKO rates across the states are documented in the study.</p>","PeriodicalId":51268,"journal":{"name":"Physician and Sportsmedicine","volume":" ","pages":"395-399"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138292316","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Increased asphericity of the femoral head-neck junction in professional breakers compared to hobby athletes - a retrospective case-control study.","authors":"Luise Weinrich, Marcel Niemann, Karl F Braun, Sufian S Ahmad, Ulrich Stöckle, Sebastian Meller","doi":"10.1080/00913847.2023.2256210","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00913847.2023.2256210","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Breaking has gained public attention as a form of sports activity. The associated intense movements of the hip joints are possibly linked to the development of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). Therefore, this study aimed to assess clinical and radiographic FAI measures in professional breakers compared to hobby athletes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The study cohort consisted of professional breakers with persisting hip pain who were 1:1 matched to a cohort of FAI patients without professional sports careers from our outpatient clinic. The primary endpoint assessed on standardized plain radiographs was the alpha angle (AA). Further measures were the acetabular index (AI), lateral center-edge angle (LCEA), crossover sign, ischial spine sign, and femoral head extrusion index (FHEI). The modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS) and the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) score were used to obtain patient-reported measures.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We recruited ten professional breakers and matched them to ten hobby athletes. The median AA was significantly higher in the breakers compared with the hobby athletes (73° [IQR 66.5°, 84.2°]) vs. 61.8° [IQR 59.5°, 64.8°], <i>p</i> = 0.0004). There was a significant reduction in weekly training hours in breakers after diagnosis (13.0 hours [interquartile range [IQR] 9.5, 32.4] to 1.5 hours [IQR 0, 4.8], <i>p</i> = 0.0039). There were no inter-group differences regarding mHHS, WOMAC, and additional radiographic measurements.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Breakers have higher AA in cam-type FAI compared to nonprofessional athletes. The corresponding hip pain significantly reduced training hours and caused the end of their breaking career. The potentially high prevalence of FAI in breakers and the corresponding consequences need to be considered early when athletes present with hip pain.</p>","PeriodicalId":51268,"journal":{"name":"Physician and Sportsmedicine","volume":" ","pages":"333-342"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10221264","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Workman's compensation as exclusion criteria in rotator cuff repair literature - are we inadvertently excluding race?","authors":"Donghoon Lee, Henson Destine, Andres Perez, Maxwell C Detweiler, Douglas R Corsi, Adam J Lencer, Brian S Gibbs, Kevin B Freedman, Fotios P Tjoumakaris","doi":"10.1080/00913847.2023.2267556","DOIUrl":"10.1080/00913847.2023.2267556","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Despite an equal willingness to participate in clinical trials, there is evidence that several minority populations are systematically under-represented in studies. One potential cause and frequently used exclusionary criterion in orthopedic trials is patients with active workman's compensation (WC) insurance claims. The purpose of this study is to determine demographic differences in patients undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with commercial and government insurance vs workers compensation claims.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a retrospective review of patients who underwent primary arthroscopic rotator cuff repair at a single institution in the northeastern United States from 2018 to 2019. Patients undergoing revision cases were excluded. Chart review was used to extract demographic data such as age, gender, insurance, and reported race.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 4553 patient records were reviewed and included. There were 742 WC patients and 3811 non-WC patients. Two hundred and forty-four patients did not report their race. Overall, WC patients differed from non-WC with respect to race (<i>P</i> < 0.001). One hundred and eleven (15.0%) of WC and 293 (7.7%) non-WC patients reported being 'Black' or 'African American' (<i>P</i> = 0.002). This compares to 368 (49.6%) WC and 2788 (73.2%) non-WC patients who reported 'White' (<i>P</i> < 0.001). About 16.8% of WC patients were identified as 'Hispanic or Latino,' compared to 5.2% of non-WC (<i>P</i> < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>African American and Hispanic/Latino patients are over-represented in workman's compensation patient populations relative to non-workman's compensation. Conversely, white patients are over-represented in non-WC patient populations, which serve as the basis for the majority of clinical study populations. Excluding workman's compensation patients from clinical trials may lead to an underrepresentation of African American and Hispanic/Latino patient populations in orthopedic clinical trials. In doing so, the generalizability of the results of rotator cuff repair clinical outcomes research to all races and ethnicities may be compromised.</p>","PeriodicalId":51268,"journal":{"name":"Physician and Sportsmedicine","volume":" ","pages":"355-359"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41174077","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}