Gymnastics-Related Injuries for the Female Athlete.

Artistic gymnastics is a demanding sport that puts unique stressors on the female athlete's body, predisposing them to certain acute and chronic conditions. Intense and repetitive upper extremity weight-bearing, particularly in skeletally immature gymnasts, can contribute to capitellar osteochondritis dissecans and distal radial physeal injuries. Repetitive lumbar hyperextension and rotation can contribute to spondylolysis. Physicians treating adolescent idiopathic scoliosis in gymnasts may consider additional counseling or modified treatment to maximize outcomes while aligning with athletic goals. Physicians treating elite-level gymnasts should be aware of training demands and the history of pervasive mistreatment within the sport.