Kasper Alexis A, Gibbons John L, Abboudi Jack, Aita Daren, Takei T Robert, Fletcher Daniel, Gallant Greg G, Kwok Moody, Beredjiklian Pedro
Division of Hand Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Philadelphia, USA.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA.
Cureus. 2023 Jun 1;15(6):e39831. doi: 10.7759/cureus.39831. eCollection 2023 Jun.
Introduction While pickleball and paddleball are rapidly growing as popular sports in the United States, research on the incidence of hand and upper extremity injuries and treatments in outpatient clinics are lacking. This study evaluates the incidence rates and treatment options, both surgically and nonsurgically, for patients presenting with pickleball/paddleball-related injuries. Methods A retrospective database search of our multispecialty, multilocation electronic medical record (EMR) system from 2015 to 2022 identified 204 patients with outpatient pickleball- and paddleball-related injuries. The data from these patients' charts were reviewed for injury incidences, treatment trends, and demographics. Results The majority of patients suffered wrist fractures due to a fall/dive and were treated nonsurgically. The most common surgical treatment, when required, was open reduction and internal fixation of the distal radius. We found that pickleball and paddleball players who sustained wrist fractures required surgery at a higher rate than the general population if above the age of 65. Conclusion As pickleball and paddleball continue to gain popularity, hand surgeons should be aware of the types of injuries that can occur and, when possible, counsel patients accordingly to try to prevent them. Additionally, hand surgeons should recognize the common treatments and outcomes that arise from pickleball/paddleball-related injuries.
引言 虽然匹克球和板网球在美国作为流行运动正在迅速发展，但关于门诊手部和上肢损伤的发生率及治疗的研究却很缺乏。本研究评估了匹克球/板网球相关损伤患者的发生率以及手术和非手术治疗选择。方法 对我们多专科、多地的电子病历（EMR）系统在2015年至2022年期间进行回顾性数据库检索，确定了204例门诊匹克球和板网球相关损伤患者。对这些患者病历中的数据进行审查，以了解损伤发生率、治疗趋势和人口统计学特征。结果 大多数患者因跌倒/跳水导致腕部骨折，接受非手术治疗。必要时最常见的手术治疗是桡骨远端切开复位内固定。我们发现，65岁以上的匹克球和板网球腕部骨折患者比普通人群需要手术的比例更高。结论 随着匹克球和板网球的持续流行，手外科医生应了解可能发生的损伤类型，并在可能的情况下相应地为患者提供建议以预防损伤。此外，手外科医生应认识到匹克球/板网球相关损伤的常见治疗方法和结果。
