Pickleball is a sport that is popular in older adults. It uses a paddle and ball, somewhat resembling tennis.
Musculoskeletal injuries:
(1) strain or sprain
(2) fall injury, including fracture
(3) joint dislocation
(4) muscle or ligament tear (adductor magnus, other)
(5) contact with other players
(6) plantar fasciitis
Joints commonly affected:
(1) knee injuries (meniscus, other)
(2) wrist injuries
(3) shoulder
(4) ankle
Skin and subcutaneous injuries
(1) contusion, abrasion
(2) laceration
(3) hemorrhage
(4) paddle blow injury
Other injury:
(1) concussion
(2) dental injury
(3) orbital or ophthalmic injuries (lens subluxation, retinal tear)
(4) heat-related illness
(5) coronary or peripheral vascular ischemia
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Specialty: Surgery, orthopedic
