Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
The two basketball-related injuries that traditionally receive the most attention are ankle sprains and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures. Ankle sprains, especially lateral ankle sprains, are the most common diagnosed injury in both male and female basketball players, accounting for approximately 25% of all injuries. It is estimated that up to 16% of female basketball players may incur an ACL injury throughout their playing careers, rates that are typically 2 to 4 times greater than male basketball athletes.
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
The two basketball-related injuries that traditionally receive the most attention are ankle sprains and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures. Ankle sprains, especially lateral ankle sprains, are the most common diagnosed injury in both male and female basketball players, accounting for approximately 25% of all injuries. It is estimated that up to 16% of female basketball players may incur an ACL injury throughout their playing careers, rates that are typically 2 to 4 times greater than male basketball athletes.