Epidemiology of Pediatric Lower Extremity Injuries in the Five Most Popular U.S. Sports: A 10-Year Analysis of National Injury Data (2015–2024)
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on June 17, 2026
Abstract
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 6_suppl5, June 2026.
Background:Sports injuries are a leading cause of pediatric emergency department (ED) visits in the U.S., accounting for approximately 23% of all injury-related visits and 41% of musculoskeletal-related visits. Football, basketball, baseball, soccer, and ...
Background:Sports injuries are a leading cause of pediatric emergency department (ED) visits in the U.S., accounting for approximately 23% of all injury-related visits and 41% of musculoskeletal-related visits. Football, basketball, baseball, soccer, and ...