February 22, 2007
Lady Golfers: Beware of the Injury Bug!
Females account for about one-quarter of the 25 million-plus recreational golfers in the United States.
Females account for about one-quarter of the 25 million-plus recreational golfers in the United States.
Osteoporosis is an important health issue facing all older golfers—particularly females. As a bone doctor, I want you to be aware of this silent but potentially devastating disease.
As my own hairline goes the way of the buffalo and my beltline gradually expands, I take comfort in knowing that as I approach my fifties I have plenty of company—particularly on the golf course. Studies show that there are about six million U.S. golfers over the age of fifty.
One of the most common clinical problems I see in my orthopedic practice is carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). I’m sure you or someone you know has suffered from CTS. In the United States alone, well over 100,000 people a year undergo carpal tunnel surgery. For such a common disorder, it’s amazing that doctors have so little understanding about what actually causes carpal tunnel syndrome.