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Erschienen in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine 6/2022

05.12.2022 | Gender and Racial Disparities (S Edwards, Section Editor)

Sports-Related Shoulder Injuries Among Female Athletes

verfasst von: Casey L. Wright, Jhillika Patel, Carolyn M. Hettrich

Erschienen in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine | Ausgabe 6/2022

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

The objectives of this review are to explore the recent literature evaluating sports-related shoulder injuries among female athletes.

Recent Findings

Recent literature has highlighted sex-related differences in injury trends and patterns among athletes. Increased participation of women in both recreational and professional sports has resulted in increased exposure to injury. While men experience greater rates of shoulder injury overall, women tend to experience more overuse-related injuries. Evidence also suggests women are more susceptible to shoulder laxity and rotator cuff tears. In comparison to their male counterparts, women note poorer function, increased pain, and decreased activity level following shoulder injuries. Women may also be more likely to experience worse outcomes following surgical intervention. Sex-related differences in injury patterns and outcomes results from a combination of molecular and environmental influences, including hormone pathways, shoulder morphology, and differing rates of participation in, and athletic regulations among, certain sports.

Summary

Sex-related differences occur in how athletes sustain, experience, and recover from sports-related injuries. A comprehensive understanding of sex-related injuries enhances clinical decision making, treatment, and recovery. Further research is needed to clarify sex as an independent variable when evaluating sports-related shoulder injuries.
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Metadaten
Titel
Sports-Related Shoulder Injuries Among Female Athletes
verfasst von
Casey L. Wright
Jhillika Patel
Carolyn M. Hettrich
Publikationsdatum
05.12.2022
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine / Ausgabe 6/2022
Elektronische ISSN: 1935-9748
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-022-09802-2

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