Dr. Kim Templeton: 6 Sports Injuries More Common in Women

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Male and female athletes are more likely to incur different types of injuries, according to orthopedic surgeon Kim Templeton, MD, of the University of Kansas Hospital. She is the senior editor and co-author of Women's Sports Injuries and includes several conditions among those more common in women:

•    ACL tears
•    Concussions
•    Anterior knee pain syndrome
•    Stress fractures
•    Sprained ankles
•    Meniscus tears

More Articles on Spine Surgery:

Dr. Brian Cole Performs Knee Surgery on Bulls' Derrick Rose

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush Becomes Medical Provider for Chicago Red Stars

Dr. James Dineen Inducted Into Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame

Copyright © 2024 Becker's Healthcare. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy. Cookie Policy. Linking and Reprinting Policy.

 

Featured Webinars

Featured Whitepapers

Most Read - Sports Medicine