ACUTE BADMINTON INJURIES

During 1990-1994, 1.2% of all sports injuries that required emergency care at the University Hospital of Umea were caused by badminton. In 9 0.7% of the cases the patients described themselves as recreational pl ayers or beginners. There were 51.3% minor injuries (AIS 1) and 48.7% moderate injuries (AIS ?). The lower extremities were affected in 92.3 % of the cases. Achilles tendon ruptures (34.6%) and ankle sprains and fractures (29.5%) were the most frequent. By the time of the follow-u p (10-69 months), 52.6% of the players still had symptoms from the inj uries and 39.5% had not been able to return to playing badminton. Our data indicate the importance of adequate treatment and rehabilitation after acute badminton injuries.