Citation

Lascombes P, Mainard L, Haumont T, Journeau P. Bull. Acad. Natl. Med. 2010; 194(7): 1249-1267.

Vernacular Title

Traumatismes sportifs de l'enfance et de l'adolescence et leur prevention.

Affiliation

Chirurgie infantile A - Hôpital d'Enfants, CHU Brabois, Rue du Morvan - 54500 Vandoeuvre les Nancy. m.saintpol@cher-nancy.fr

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

22043623

Abstract

Sports injuries are common in children and adolescents. Typical musculoskeletal disorders include overuse injuries such as stress fractures and apophyseal avulsions. Gymnastics has one of the highest injury rates of all girls' sports. Intensive gymnastics can cause chronic spine and wrist trauma. Prevention of sport injuries should be a priority for parents, coaches and children themselves. Protection (helmet, padding) is mandatory for some activities. Proper education and preparation are necessary for all sports activities.

Language: fr