@article{ref1,
title="Epidemiology of orthopedic injuries in jiu-jitsu athletes",
journal="Acta ortopédica Brasileira",
year="2021",
author="Nicolini, Alexandre Pedro and Penna, Nathália Abolis and Oliveira, Gabriel Taniguti DE and Cohen, Moisés",
volume="29",
number="1",
pages="49-53",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: This study aims to identify the epidemiology of orthopedic injuries in jiu-jitsu practitioners. <br><br>METHODS: Ninety-six jiu-jitsu practitioners aged between 18 and 45 years, male and female, answered a questionnaire addressing personal data and history of injuries related to the sport during the last 24 months. <br><br>RESULTS: In the period cover, 85% of the sample presented injuries related to the practice of jiu-jitsu, with an average of 60 days of absenteeism from sports practice. Fingers, shoulders, and knees were the joints most affected by orthopedic injuries. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Orthopedic injuries are quite prevalent among jiu-jitsu practitioners, often distancing athletes from the sport. Level of Evidence IV, case series / cross sectional study.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1413-7852",
doi="10.1590/1413-785220212901236466",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1413-785220212901236466"
}