Why the study?
Do preparticipation sports examinations have a favorable cost-benefit ratio in adolescent athletes?
Do preparticipation sports examinations have a favorable cost-benefit ratio in adolescent athletes?
Preparticipation sports exams have an unfavorable cost-benefit ratio for identifying conditions precluding sports participation, though they may serve as a touchpoint for routine health care.
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Unfavorable cost per detection cautions against routine screening use; leaves open value for broader adolescent health touchpoints.
Risser et al. (1985) studied this question.
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