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. 2021 Jan-Feb;29(1):49-53.
doi: 10.1590/1413-785220212901236466.

EPIDEMIOLOGY OF ORTHOPEDIC INJURIES IN JIU-JITSU ATHLETES

Alexandre Pedro Nicolini  1 , Nathália Abolis Penna  1 , Gabriel Taniguti DE Oliveira  1 , Moises Cohen  1
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EPIDEMIOLOGY OF ORTHOPEDIC INJURIES IN JIU-JITSU ATHLETES

Alexandre Pedro Nicolini et al. Acta Ortop Bras. 2021 Jan-Feb.

Abstract
in English, Portuguese

Objective: This study aims to identify the epidemiology of orthopedic injuries in jiu-jitsu practitioners.

Methods: Ninety-six jiu-jitsu practitioners aged between 18 and 45 years, male and female, answered a questionnaire addressing personal data and history of injuries related to the sport during the last 24 months.

Results: In the period cover, 85% of the sample presented injuries related to the practice of jiu-jitsu, with an average of 60 days of absenteeism from sports practice. Fingers, shoulders, and knees were the joints most affected by orthopedic injuries.

Conclusion: Orthopedic injuries are quite prevalent among jiu-jitsu practitioners, often distancing athletes from the sport. Level of Evidence IV, case series / cross sectional study.

Objetivo: Este estudo tem como objetivo identificar um perfil epidemiológico das lesões ortopédicas presentes em praticantes da modalidade jiu-jitsu.

Métodos: 96 praticantes de jiu-jitsu, entre 18 e 45 anos, de ambos os sexos, responderam a um questionário que abordou dados pessoais e histórico de lesões relacionadas à prática do esporte nos últimos 24 meses.

Resultados: 85% da amostra apresentou lesão relacionada à prática do jiu-jitsu no período abordado, com média de 60 dias de absenteísmo da prática esportiva. Os locais mais acometidos por lesões ortopédicas foram: dedos, ombros e joelhos.

Conclusão: As lesões ortopédicas são bastante prevalentes na prática do jiu-jitsu, muitas vezes afastando os atletas de sua prática. Nível de evidência IV - série de casos / estudo transversal.

Keywords: Athletic Injuries; Epidemiology; Martial Arts.

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Conflict of interest statement

All authors declare no potential conflict of interest related to this article.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1. Number of participants who reported orthopedic injuries.
Figure 2
Figure 2. Percentage of affected sites.
Figure 3
Figure 3. Injuries distribution according to the moment.
Figure 4
Figure 4. Search for medical care.
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