About this Research Topic
The goal of this Research Topic is to enhance the understanding of the epidemiology and risk factors associated with orthopaedic sports injuries across different age groups. By compiling and analyzing research on various demographic groups and sports, this issue seeks to identify effective prevention and intervention strategies that can reduce the prevalence and severity of sports injuries. The aim of this Topic is to improve safety and outcomes for all individuals engaged in physical activities, from professional athletes to recreational participants.
This Research Topic focuses on the epidemiology of orthopaedic sports injuries, seeking contributions that explore risk factors, preventive measures, and epidemiologically-based management strategies, including surgical interventions. We invite submissions of original research, systematic reviews, and clinical case studies that address the incidence, distribution, and possible control of sports injuries within different populations and sports contexts. Emphasis is placed on studies that link clinical outcomes with epidemiological data, offering insights into how these injuries can be better managed and prevented across diverse groups involved in various physical activities. Specific sports of interest include, but are not limited to, football, soccer, ski, basketball, running, gymnastics, and contact sports.
Keywords: Sports Injury Epidemiology, Athletic Risk Factors, Sports-Related Trauma, Adult Sports Medicine, Pediatric Sports Health, Sports Safety Protocols, Preventive Sports Medicine
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