An increase in paediatric arthroscopy in Europe: Experience of the EPOS Sport Study Group.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Paediatric musculoskeletal injuries in association with increased participation in sports activities continue to increase. Arthroscopy is recognized as a safe and effective procedure in children. This study aims to identify trends in European paediatric sports centres over 20 years.

Methods

A survey was performed across the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS) Sports Study Group focusing on 3 years (2000, 2009 and 2019). Centres were divided into two groups: Group 1 (n = 5, with data for 2000, 2009 and 2019) and Group 2 (n = 8, with data for 2009 and 2019). Data were analysed as the total annual number of cases and separately by anatomical region and patient demographics. A descriptive analysis was performed to characterize the trends.

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SUBMITTER: Turati M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11605696 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature