FREQUENCY AND RISK FACTORS OF CLAVICLE FRACTURES IN PROFESSIONAL CYCLISTS
Acta ortop. bras
;
24(5): 240-242, Sept.-Oct. 2016. tab, graf
Article
in English
| LILACS
| ID: lil-797883
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Objective:
To evaluate the prevalence of clavicle fractures in professional and amateur cyclists and evaluate the factors associated with its occurrence.Method:
One hundred and forty professional and amateur athletes were interviewed through a questionnaire regarding age and time practicing bicycling, among others.Results:
Among the 140 evaluated cyclists, there were 19 (13.5%) clavicle fractures associated with this sports modality.Conclusion:
There was a positive association between time practicing bicycling and frequency of clavicle fractures, as well as between hours of weekly training and clavicle fractures. Level of Evidence IV, Case-Series.
Full text:
Available
Index:
LILACS (Americas)
Type of study:
Etiology study
/
Risk factors
Language:
English
Journal:
Acta ortop. bras
Journal subject:
Orthopedics
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal de São Paulo/BR
Similar
MEDLINE
...
LILACS
LIS