A Narrative Review of Contact Sports Participation in Children and Young Athletes With a Solitary (Functioning) Kidney
Kate Coghlan,
Jack McDermott,
Michael Molloy
et al.
Abstract:Background: Evidence is sparse regarding the incidence or prevalence of renal or genitourinary injuries arising from contact sports. There are currently no World Health Organization or European consensus guidelines relating to the participation in sport for children and young athletes with a solitary (functioning) kidney. Purpose: To review the international literature and to make sport-specific recommendations for children and young athletes with a solitary (functioning) kidney participating in sports, based … Show more
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