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The aim is to determine the incidence of spinal and paraspinal injuries among minors related to weightlifting.

April 1, 2026World NeurosurgeryOpen Access

Spinal and Paraspinal Injuries from Weightlifting in Minors

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Analysis reveals high incidence of spinal injuries in minors due to weightlifting, indicating need for injury prevention.

The aim is to determine the incidence of spinal and paraspinal injuries among minors related to weightlifting.
Utilized the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) for data on ED visits from 2004-2023.
Focused on minors with injuries from weightlifting, specifically targeting spinal and paraspinal regions.
Conducted weighted survey analysis to estimate injury rates and employed linear regression for trends.
Categorized injuries based on narratives, identifying specific exercises linked to injuries.
Estimated 53,017 national ED visits for minors due to spinal and paraspinal injuries from weightlifting.
Muscular strain was the most common injury (64%), primarily in the lumbar region (63%).
Squats (46%) and deadlifts (30%) were the leading exercises causing injuries.

Carnovale et al. (2026) studied this question.

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