FREQUENCY AND RISK FACTORS OF CLAVICLE FRACTURES IN PROFESSIONAL CYCLISTS

Nishimi, Alexandre Yukio [UNIFESP]; Belangero, Paulo Santoro [UNIFESP]; Mesquita, Rafael de Souza [UNIFESP]; Andreoli, Carlos Vicente [UNIFESP]; Pochini, Alberto de Castro [UNIFESP]; Ejnisman, Benno [UNIFESP]

FREQUENCY AND RISK FACTORS OF CLAVICLE FRACTURES IN PROFESSIONAL CYCLISTS

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2016

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Nishimi, Alexandre Yukio

Belangero, Paulo Santoro

Mesquita, Rafael de Souza

Andreoli, Carlos Vicente

Pochini, Alberto de Castro

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Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of clavicle fractures in professional and amateur cyclists and evaluate the factors associated with its occurrence. Method: One hundred and forty professional and amateur athletes were interviewed through a questionnaire regarding age and time practicing bicycling, among others. Results: Among the 140 evaluated cyclists, there were 19 (13.5%) clavicle fractures associated with this sports modality. Conclusion: There was a positive association between time practicing bicycling and frequency of clavicle fractures, as well as between hours of weekly training and clavicle fractures.

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Acta Ortopedica Brasileira. Sao Paulo Sp, v. 24, n. 5, p. 240-242, 2016.