Orthopaedic sport biomechanics - a new paradigm.
This article proposes a new paradigm, "Orthopaedic sport biomechanics", for the understanding of the role of biomechanics in preventing and managing sports injury. Biomechanics has three main roles in this paradigm: (1) injury prevention, (2) immediate evaluation of treatment, and (3) long-term outcome evaluation. Related previous studies showing the approach in preventing and managing anterior cruciate ligament rupture and anterior talofibular ligament tear are highlighted. Orthopaedics and biomechanics specialists are encouraged to understand what they could contribute to the current and future practice of sports medicine.
Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China. kaimingchan@cuhk.edu.hk
Kai-Ming
KM
Chan
Daniel Tik-Pui
DT
Fong
Youlian
Y
Hong
Patrick Shu-Hang
PS
Yung
Pauline Po-Yee
PP
Lui
D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002681:China; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000639:trends*; D013178:Sports Medicine / Q000639:trends*