Moderate and High Sport Specialization Level in Ice Hockey Athletes Is Associated With Symptomatic Cam Deformity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a known association between ice hockey and cam deformity in growing athletes. Similarly, the association between sport specialization and overuse injury in youth athletes has been well established. Limited research exists examining the relationship between cam deformity and sport specialization.

Hypothesis/purpose

Our hypothesis was that there would be a positive association with cam deformity and sport specialization category.

Study design

Retrospective chart review and cross-sectional questionnaire study.

Level of evidence

Level 4.

Methods

Study participants included athletes aged 15 to 25 years with symptomatic femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and considered ice hockey as their primary sport. All participants had completed Dunn l

SUBMITTER: Nguyen M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10467478 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature