TOTBİD Dergisi

TOTBİD Dergisi

2024, Cilt 23, Sayı, 5     (Sayfalar: 423-435)

Fractures around the knee in elite athletes

Erkan Alkan 1-2, M. Uğur Mermerkaya 3

1 Yüksek İhtisas Üniversitesi, Tıp Fakültesi Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Ana Bilim Dalı, Ankara
2 Medicalpark Ankara Hastanesi, Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Kliniği, Ankara
3 Lokman Hekim Üniversitesi, Ortopedi ve Travmatoloji Ana Bilim Dalı, Ankara

DOI: 10.5578/totbid.dergisi.2024.60
Görüntüleme: 236
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İndirme : 81

The knee joint is a vulnerable area for elite athletes. As a hinge-type joint, the knee joint needs to maintain stability while bearing weight. Due to the numerous dynamic and static stabilizers, there are various types of potential injuries. Especially in elite athletes, periarticular fractures around the knee are a common and significant issue. These fractures can greatly affect the athlete`s performance and career. Therefore, accurate diagnosis and effective treatment are essential. Treatment should focus on restoring joint function and stability, as well as proper alignment of the lower extremity. This typically involves achieving proper reduction followed by stabilization with the most appropriate fixation option. Early initiation of exercises and mobilization is necessary to facilitate a prompt return to sports after successful reduction and stabilization.

Anahtar Kelimeler : elite athlete; knee; fracture; trauma