scholarly journals Isolated peripheral longitudinal tears in the anterior–middle segment of medial meniscus among young soccer players: A case series

2021 ◽  
pp. 106630
Author(s):  
Yuta Tachibana ◽  
Yoshinari Tanaka ◽  
Hiroshi Amano ◽  
Kazutaka Kinugasa ◽  
Akira Tsujii ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medial Meniscus ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Middle Segment

Score-Celebration Injuries among Soccer Players

2005 ◽  
Vol 33 (8) ◽  
pp. 1237-1240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bülent Zeren ◽  
Haluk H. Öztekin
Keyword(s):  
Case Series ◽  
Adductor Muscle ◽  
Quadriceps Muscle ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Professional Soccer ◽  
Ligament Sprain ◽  
Serious Injury ◽  
And Behavior

Background Professional and amateur soccer players often perform dramatic on-field feats of celebration after scoring a goal. Injuries may occur during these activities. Purpose With the aim of preventing such “score-celebration injuries” in the future, the authors examine these events in professional soccer players and discuss potential avenues for prevention. Study Design Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods Over the course of 2 seasons (1996-1998), 152 soccer players were evaluated at an orthopaedic clinic for injuries incurred during matches. Nine players (6%) had injured themselves while celebrating after scoring goals in a match. The type of celebration, injury type, treatment, and mean duration of recovery were noted. Results Seven of the 9 patients were male professional soccer players with ages ranging between 17 and 29 years (mean age, 24 years). The injuries occurred when the playing ground was natural turf in 8 cases; most injuries occurred in the second half of the game. The types of celebration maneuvers were sliding (prone or supine) and sliding while kneeling in 5 cases, piling up on jubilant teammates in 3 cases, and being tackled while racing away in 1 case. Injuries included ankle, clavicle, and rib fractures; medial collateral ligament sprain; low back strain; hamstring and adductor muscle strain; quadriceps muscle sprain; and coccyx contusion. The mean duration for recovery was 6.2 weeks. Rival team players were usually not responsible for such trauma. Conclusion Exaggerated celebrations after making a goal, such as sliding, piling up, and tackling a teammate when racing away, can result in serious injury. In addition to general measures for preventing soccer injuries, coaches and team physicians should teach self-control and behavior modification to minimize the risk of such injuries. More restrictive rules, which penalize such behavior, may assist in the prevention of score-celebration injuries.

scholarly journals PHYSICAL DEMAND IN SOCCER SMALL-SIDED GAMES: INFLUENCE OF TEAM COMPOSITION

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 230-233
Author(s):  
Gibson Moreira Praça ◽  
Marcelo Vilhena Silva ◽  
Raphael Brito e Sousa ◽  
Juan Carlos Pérez Morales ◽  
Pablo Juan Greco
Keyword(s):  
Physical Performance ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Physical Conditioning ◽  
Team Composition ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Experimental Conditions ◽  
Physical Demand ◽  
Gps Devices ◽  
Paired T Test

ABSTRACT Introduction Small-sided games (SSG) are used as training tools for physical conditioning in soccer. To date, however, it is unknown whether team composition affects athletes’ physical performance. Specifically, based on the differences presented by players of different positions, it is expected that the use of positional status as a criterion for team composition will affect players’ physical performance. Objective To compare the physical demands of SSG in teams composed of young soccer players in the same position or different positions. Methods 12 U-15 soccer players participated in the study. The athletes performed 3v3 SSGs under two conditions: teams in which the athletes played in the same position (i.e. three defenders), and teams in which the players took up different positions (i.e. defender, midfielder and attacker). Data were obtained on total distance traveled, distance in speed zones, and accelerations, using GPS devices. The data were analyzed using the paired t-test, comparing the two experimental conditions. Results There was higher physical demand among defenders and midfielders when the SSG was performed with athletes playing in the same position, in terms of distances covered in different speed zones. However, there were no differences in relation to acceleration actions. Conclusion Team composition affects the physical performance of soccer athletes during 3v3 SSG. Level of evidence IV; Case series.

Conservative care of sports hernias within soccer players: A case series

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 540-548 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erik A. Yuill ◽  
Jason A. Pajaczkowski ◽  
Scott D. Howitt
Keyword(s):  
Case Series ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Conservative Care

Lumbar Spondylolysis in Pediatric and Adolescent Soccer Players

2005 ◽  
Vol 33 (11) ◽  
pp. 1688-1693 ◽  
Author(s):  
Georges El Rassi ◽  
Masakazu Takemitsu ◽  
Patarawan Woratanarat ◽  
Suken A. Shah
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Nonoperative Treatment ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Fisher Exact Test ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Duration Of Symptoms ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Lumbar Spondylolysis ◽  
Pain Duration

Background Lumbar spondylolysis in young soccer players has not been studied extensively. Purpose The purpose of this study was to review lumbar spondylolysis in young soccer players, describe the causes, and report the results of nonoperative treatment emphasizing the cessation of activity for 3 months. Study Design Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods The authors reviewed 57 child and adolescent soccer players (35 boys and 22 girls) with lumbar spondylolysis who came to their outpatient clinic for back pain evaluation. These patients received different modalities of nonoperative treatment, including cessation of sports and wearing a thoracolumbosacral orthosis. Soccer skills, field position, side of dominant leg, age, initiating event of low back pain, duration of symptoms, and nonoperative treatment were reviewed. Clinical outcome of treatment was assessed by the Steiner-Micheli criteria at the most recent follow-up (minimum 2 years). The Fisher exact test was used to compare all the data. Results Of the patients, 43% noticed that pain started after a high-velocity kick. Thirty-three (58%) of 57 patients had excellent results with no pain during sports, 20 (35%) good, 3 (5%) fair, and 1 (2%) poor. Subjects who ceased playing soccer for 3 months had better results than those who did not comply with this restriction. Conclusion The authors recommend stopping sports for at least 3 months in cases of lumbar spondylolysis in young soccer players who hope to return to their previous level of play without back pain.

Systematic Video Analysis of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries in Professional Female Soccer Players

2021 ◽  
pp. 036354652110081
Author(s):  
Simona Lucarno ◽  
Matteo Zago ◽  
Matthew Buckthorpe ◽  
Alberto Grassi ◽  
Filippo Tosarelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anterior Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Direct Contact ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Biomechanical Analysis ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Indirect Contact ◽  
Acl Injuries ◽  
Anterior Cruciate ◽  
Women's Soccer

Background: Female soccer players are particularly susceptible to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, accounting for 16% to 43% of the injury burden during the season. Despite the advancements in injury prevention programs, the rate of ACL injuries continues to rise. Purpose: To provide a comprehensive description of the mechanisms, situational pattern, and biomechanics of ACL injuries in women’s soccer. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: We identified 57 consecutive ACL injuries that occurred in matches of 6 top female leagues across 3 seasons (2017-2020). A total of 35 (61%) injury videos were analyzed for the mechanism and situational pattern, while biomechanical analysis was possible in 29 cases. Three independent reviewers evaluated each video. The distribution of ACL injuries according to month, timing within the match, and field location at the time of injury was also reported. Results: In the 35 injury videos, there were 19 (54%) noncontact injuries, 12 (34%) indirect contact injuries, and 4 (11%) direct contact injuries. We identified 3 main situations in players who suffered a noncontact/indirect contact injury: (1) pressing and tackling (n = 18), (2) regaining balance after kicking (n = 7), and (3) being tackled (n = 4). Biomechanical analysis indicated multiplanar mechanisms with frequent knee valgus loading (88%). Additionally, 64% of injuries occurred in the first half of matches and most frequently within the first 30 minutes. Conclusion: Female athletes showed remarkable similarities with elite male players in terms of the ACL mechanism and situational pattern of injury, and 88% of injuries involved no direct contact to the knee, with noncontact injuries being highly prevalent. Injuries occurred during 3 main situations, with accompanying alterations in multiplanar biomechanics. Interventions aimed at reducing ACL injuries in women’s soccer should consider high-intensity defensive play at the beginning of a match. Instruction in the 3 main situations should be applied alongside appropriate neuromuscular training interventions.

scholarly journals Mid-term follow-up after surgical treatment of fifth metatarsal base fractures in professional soccer players

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 154-159
Author(s):  
Luis Paulo Vilela Lemos ◽  
Tiago Soares Baumfeld ◽  
Benjamim Dutra Macedo ◽  
Caio Augusto De Souza Nery ◽  
Jorge P. Batista ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Return To Sport ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Time To Surgery ◽  
Vas Score ◽  
Professional Soccer ◽  
The Mean

Objective: Fifth metatarsal fractures occur mainly in young athletes, with an estimated incidence of 1.8 per 1,000 people a year. The objective of this study was to evaluate the functional outcome of professional soccer players subjected to surgical treatment of fifth metatarsal base fractures. Methods: A total of 34 soccer players who underwent surgery from July 2001 to June 2016 were evaluated. All participants were evaluated by the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Score (AOFAS) and visual analogue scale (VAS) score before and after surgery, with a mean follow-up of 23 months. The need for grafting relative to time to surgery, time to fracture consolidation and Torg classification and graft use relative to return to sport were valuated. Results: There were 10 forwards, 7 offensive midfielders, 6 fullbacks, 5 center midfielders, 3 defenders, 2 goalkeepers and 1 defensive midfielder, with a mean age of 19 years. The mean pre- and postoperative AOFAS was 42 and 99 points whereas the mean VAS score was 6 and 0, respectively. The longer the time to surgery, the greater was the need for grafting (p=0.011). The time to return to sport was not influenced by the time to surgery, time to consolidation, Torg classification or graft use. Conclusion: The surgical treatment of fifth metatarsal base fractures in professional soccer players showed good clinical results. The return to activities after surgery is not influenced by the time to surgery, time to consolidation, Torg classification or grafting. Level of Evidence IV; Therapeutic Studies; Case Series.

Return to Play After Hip Arthroscopic Surgery for Femoroacetabular Impingement in Professional Soccer Players

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 273-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renato Locks ◽  
Hajime Utsunomiya ◽  
Karen K. Briggs ◽  
Shannen McNamara ◽  
Jorge Chahla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Femoroacetabular Impingement ◽  
Arthroscopic Surgery ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Return To Play ◽  
Soccer Players ◽  
Professional Career ◽  
National Team ◽  
Professional Soccer ◽  
Chondral Damage ◽  
The Mean

Background: Arthroscopic hip surgery has been shown to be effective in returning professional athletes back to play at a high level of performance in different sports. Limited information exists regarding professional soccer players and their return to play. Purpose: To determine the rate and time to return to sport for professional soccer players after hip arthroscopic surgery for the treatment of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and to identify possible risk factors associated with a delay in returning to play. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: Professional soccer players who underwent hip arthroscopic surgery for FAI by a single surgeon between 2005 and 2015 were evaluated. Data retrieved from www.mlssoccer.com , www.fifa.com , www.transfermarkt.co.uk , and www.wikipedia.org included information on each player’s professional career, participation on the national team, length of professional career before surgery, number of appearances (games) before surgery, time between surgery and first appearance in a professional game, and number of appearances after surgery. Other data were obtained from the patient’s medical records. Results: Twenty-four professional soccer players (26 hips) were included. The mean age at surgery was 25.0 ± 4.0 years (range, 19-32 years). A total of 96% of patients were able to return to play at the professional level. The mean time between surgery and the first professional game played was 9.2 months (range, 1.9-24.0 months). On average, players played in 70 games after surgery (range, 0-224). National team players were able to return to play significantly earlier than the rest of the players (median, 5.7 months vs 11.6 months, respectively; P = .018). Severe chondral damage and microfracture did not interfere with return to play. Conclusion: The arthroscopic management of FAI in symptomatic professional soccer players allowed 96% of them to return to play. Players with national team experience were able to return to play earlier than those without it. Severe chondral damage and microfracture did not interfere with return to play.

scholarly journals Medial meniscal root repair with the lasso technique

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (5_suppl5) ◽  
pp. 2325967117S0020
Author(s):  
Steven Lawrie ◽  
Nathan Hopkins
Keyword(s):  
Current Literature ◽  
Medial Meniscus ◽  
Femoral Condyle ◽  
Tibial Tunnel ◽  
Oxford Knee Score ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Successful Outcome ◽  
Simple Method ◽  
Pull Out ◽  
Patient Reported

Objectives: To describe a new technique for repair of root tears of the medial meniscus. To determine that this technique is not inferior to other pull out repair techniques as described in the current literature. Methods: This paper reports on an observational series of an operative technique for repair of root tears of the medial meniscus. Twenty-five sequential patients presenting with root tears of the medial meniscus are described. The technique describes a simple method for repairing the root of the medial meniscus using a trans-tibial tunnel, suture loop, Fast-Fix meniscal sutures and a modified ACL jig as a prototype device. Results: Two objective failures have occurred in 25 sequential patients. 13 patients presented with significant medial femoral condyle oedema on MRI scan, all resolved on 6 months post operative MRI. Patients showed marked improvement in outcome measures with an average increase in the following scores;Tegner Lysholm of 50.8, KOOS of 46.9, IKDC 43, Oxford Knee Score 22.6, WOMAC 49.3.Time from injury to surgery appears to be a predictor of failure. Conclusion: The described technique compares reasonably to similar case series in the current literature. A successful outcome results in significant improvement in patient reported outcomes. Delay to surgery is a risk factor for failure.

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