Sacks H, Wu M, Carter C, Karamitopoulos M. Parasport: Effects on Musculoskeletal Function and Injury Patterns.
J Bone Joint Surg Am 2022;
104:1760-1768. [PMID:
35975928 DOI:
10.2106/jbjs.21.01504]
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Abstract
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Sports participation can improve gait, muscle strength, and functional abilities in patients with a wide variety of disabilities. Para athletes are also at substantial risk for injury during sports participation.
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Ambulant athletes with cerebral palsy are at risk for soft-tissue injuries about the knee as well as foot and ankle injuries. Wheelchair athletes are at risk for osteoporotic fractures and shoulder girdle injuries. Limb-deficient athletes are prone to low back pain and overuse injuries of the contralateral extremity.
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Para athletes are vulnerable to abuse during sports participation, and physicians should promptly report any possible abuse or mistreatment.
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Orthopaedic surgeons should understand disability and sport-specific risk factors for injury in para athletes in order to initiate early management and injury prevention protocols.
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