Imaging Review of Hockey-related Lower Extremity Injuries

Semin Musculoskelet Radiol. 2022 Feb;26(1):13-27. doi: 10.1055/s-0041-1731795. Epub 2022 Feb 9.

Abstract

Hockey is a fast-paced contact sport with a high incidence of injuries. Although injuries are more frequent among elite players, recreational hockey injuries are a common issue faced by primary care and emergency physicians. Lower extremity injuries in hockey are particularly important because they account for approximately a third of all injuries and > 60% of all overuse injuries. This pictorial review provides the general and specialty trained radiologist with a knowledge of the patterns of lower extremity injury that occur in ice hockey.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Athletic Injuries* / diagnostic imaging
  • Hockey*
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Leg Injuries* / diagnostic imaging
  • Lower Extremity / diagnostic imaging