Publications by authors named "Abdulaziz Jaham Al-Kuwari"
Diagnostic imaging is the predominant medical service sought for the assessment and staging of musculoskeletal injuries in professional sports events. During the 2022 FIFA Football (soccer) World Cup, a centralized medical care infrastructure was established. This article provides a comprehensive account of the radiological services implemented during this event, encompassing the deployment of equipment and human resources, the structuring of workflows to uphold athlete confidentiality, and initiatives aimed at enhancing communication.
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- The study analyzes imaging-detected musculoskeletal injuries and procedures during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, focusing on various injuries in athletes.
- A total of 143 radiology exams were conducted on 94 athletes, primarily using MRI (67%), with the majority of injuries impacting muscles and tendons (42%).
- Diagnostic imaging was essential, with 11% of players undergoing imaging, and acute muscle tears being the most common injury diagnosed among players, primarily aged 24-35 years.