Effect of Long-Term Diving on the Morphology and Growth of the Distal Radial Epiphyseal Plate of Young Divers: A Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study

Conclusions: Distal radial epiphyseal plate injury is common in divers, and more injuries are seen in the right hand. Moreover, growth of the radius was impaired in divers relative to controls. We consider that loading during diving may influence growth of the epiphyseal plate in either a transient or permanent manner.
Source: Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine - Category: Sports Medicine Tags: Original Research Source Type: research