Common pediatric football (American) related extremity injuries: a pictorial essay

Emergency Radiology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Kalpana Manral, Rachelle E. Durand, Nirav Kiritkumar Pandya, Aaron E. Kornblith, Kayla Cort, Jesse L. Courtier, Victoria A. Young
DOI: 10.1007/s10140-025-02436-0
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Abstract

According to a CDC report, between 2010 and 2016, an estimated 2.7 million emergency department visits per year were attributed to sports-related injuries among individuals aged 5 to 24 years. (3). American football (14.1%) was the most frequent sport accountable, followed by basketball (12.5%), pedal cycling (9.9%), soccer (7.1%), and ice or roller skating or skateboarding (6.9%) [ 1 ]. Sports injuries also have a significant financial impact on the health system with an estimated costs per year of sports-related pediatric emergency room visits of up to $930 million [ 2 , 3 ].

Fields of Study & Subjects

Sports injuries and prevention Bone fractures and treatments Elbow and Forearm Trauma Treatment

Publication details

Journal / source
Emergency Radiology
Volume
33
Issue
3
Pages
599–608
Publication date
4 February 2026
Language
EN