The expert view on tennis injuries

Abstract

Tennis is one of the major global sports, played by people of all ages and at all levels of society. Playing tennis, at no matter what level, places the participant at risk of injury. This chapter provides extensive information regarding tennis injuries and the role of imaging in the diagnostic process. First, physiological and biomechanical aspects of tennis are briefl y illustrated, as well as the epidemiology of tennis injuries. Hereafter, a wide range of tennis injuries is thoroughly discussed, including underlying pathophysiology, the role of imaging, and potential treatment. This part of the chapter is divided into three sections according to anatomical area, distinguishing injuries from the upper extremity, trunk, and lower extremity. The chapter forms a comprehensive overview of tennis injuries and the role of diagnostic imaging.