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To assess the prevalence of coxarthrosis in former soccer players compared to a matched control group.

Prevalence of coxarthrosis in former soccer players: 286 players compared with matched controls

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To assess the prevalence of coxarthrosis in former soccer players compared to a matched control group.
Compared 286 male former soccer players with an age-matched control group.
Assessed hip radiography referrals over decades to identify coxarthrosis cases.
Evaluated prevalence among elite and non-élite players.
Coxarthrosis prevalence was 5.6% in former soccer players vs. 2.8% in controls (P=0.04).
Among elite players, prevalence was 14% compared to 4.2% in age-matched controls and non-élite players.
Findings indicate elite soccer players have a significantly higher risk of developing coxarthrosis.

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Randomized trial shows increased coxarthrosis prevalence in former soccer players, suggesting higher risk for elite players.

Lindberg et al. (1993) studied this question.

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