A National Evaluation of Upper Extremity Weightlifting Injury Surveillance: The High Risk in Youth and Adults With an Underutilization in Older Adults

Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine 2026 Open access

Read full text
Authors: Philip M. Lee, Jackson Underhill, Cameron Nishida, Keinan Agonias, Sonya B. Levine, Kyle K. Obana, Andrew J. Luzzi, Sean Chan, Lorrin S K Lee, Jennifer M. Weiss
DOI: 10.1177/23259671251387730
Cited by: 1
References: 32

Abstract

Background: Weightlifting improves physical fitness; however, injuries can lead to impaired functionality and long-term complications. Data on weightlifting-related injuries are limited. Purpose: To evaluate the epidemiologic trends of weightlifting-associated upper extremity injuries, further stratified by age. Study Design: Descriptive epidemiologic study. Methods: This analysis used the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) database, including all patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with a primary upper extremity weightlifting injury between 2021 and 2024. Outcomes included patient demographic characteristics, final diagnosis, primary body region injured, and mechanism of injury (MOI). Patients were stratified into 4 age groups: pediatric (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Sports injuries and prevention Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques Tendon Structure and Treatment

Publication details

Journal / source
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Volume
14
Issue
1
Pages
23259671251387730–23259671251387730
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN