MRI findings prior to return to play as predictors of reinjury in professional athletes: a novel decision-making tool.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Because MRI has shown great accuracy in assessing acute muscle injuries, identification of risk factors for reinjury before return to play (RTP) in professional athletes during the healing process could be very relevant. We assessed the value of MRI findings prior to RTP as predictors of reinjury.

Methods

Retrospective observational study of 59 professional athletes, mean age 26 years, with first-time acute muscle injury and successful rehabilitation ready to RTP. They underwent MRI within 6 days of the injury and within 7 days prior to RTP. The primary outcome was reinjury. Risk of reinjury was assessed using radiological signs in control MRI scans before RTP. The risk was classified as low, medium or high when none, one or two radiological signs were observed, r

SUBMITTER: Isern-Kebschull J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9794673 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature