Key result
Centralized World Cup radiology service performs 180 exams, primarily using MRI and audiovisual reports.
Why the study?
Diagnostic imaging is the predominant medical service sought for musculoskeletal injuries in professional sports events, warranting description of the centralized radiological framework implemented during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
A centralized radiology framework utilizing multilingual audiovisual reports effectively managed the musculoskeletal imaging demands of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
May inform event radiology planning; leaves open prospective validation of workflows and outcomes.
Diagnostic imaging is the predominant medical service sought for the assessment and staging of musculoskeletal injuries in professional sports events. During the 2022 FIFA Football (soccer) World Cup, a centralized medical care infrastructure was established. This article provides a comprehensive account of the radiological services implemented during this event, encompassing the deployment of equipment and human resources, the structuring of workflows to uphold athlete confidentiality, and initiatives aimed at enhancing communication. Communication channels were refined through radiology consultations held with national teams' health care providers and the adoption of audiovisual reports available in multiple languages, which could be accessed remotely by team physicians. Our established framework can be replicated in international professional football events for seamless integration and efficacy.
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Rodrigues et al. (2023) conducted a review in Sports injuries (n=117). Centralized radiology services was evaluated on Number and type of radiological examinations performed.
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