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Predictors Of Orthopaedic Surgery In Ncaa Athletes, Dean Wang, Caitlin M. Rugg, Erik Mayer, Pamela Sulzicki, Jeremy Vail, Sharon L. Hame
Predictors Of Orthopaedic Surgery In Ncaa Athletes, Dean Wang, Caitlin M. Rugg, Erik Mayer, Pamela Sulzicki, Jeremy Vail, Sharon L. Hame
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Objectives: Orthopaedic injury and surgery is relatively common in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athletes and can have devastating career consequences. However, there is a paucity of data regarding predictors of orthopaedic surgery in collegiate athletes. The purpose of this study was to analyze player-related predictors of orthopaedic surgery, including that of the shoulder, hip, and knee, in NCAA athletes. Methods: All NCAA Division I collegiate athletes at a single institution who began participation from the 2003-2004 through 2008-2009 seasons were retrospectively identified. Player-related factors, including gender, sport, and any pre-college upper or lower extremity orthopaedic surgery, were elicited through …