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Professional basketball participation over 7 years in 71 athletes resulted most commonly in foot, ankle, knee, back, and hand injuries, though the overall incidence of severe injury was low.
Observational (n=71)
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The incidence of severe injury in professional basketball is low, with ankle and knee injuries being the most common and severe.
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Informs injury surveillance priorities in pro basketball; leaves open validation in larger cohorts and prevention trials.
The purpose of this study is to review seven years of medical experience with injuries to players of a professional basketball club. One of the authors was involved with all injuries occurring during this period of time. All 71 athletes participating with this club were evaluated, and their specific injuries were studied with regard to incidence, time loss due to injury, and treatment. Foot, ankle, knee, back, and hand injuries were found to occur most often. The most common as well as the most severe injuries were those of the ankle and knee. The average time loss from play due to injury was amazingly consistent for each specific injury. Rehabilitation of injuries varied from no playing time loss to two years. Even though knee injuries carry a poor prognosis, the authors conclude that the incidence of severe injury in professional basketball is low. This study will hopefully serve as useful information for those involved with the care of basketball players.
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Henry et al. (1982) conducted an observational in Injuries in professional basketball players (n=71). Professional basketball participation was evaluated on Incidence, time loss due to injury, and treatment. Professional basketball participation over 7 years in 71 athletes resulted most commonly in foot, ankle, knee, back, and hand injuries, though the overall incidence of severe injury was low.
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