Table 7 Physician reported complications from oral corticosteroid therapy.
Complications High School Athlete College Athlete
Discontinued sports participation 3 4
Discontinued sports participation permanently 1 1
Sustained a re-injury upon return to sports 5 5
Developed elevated blood glucose 1 2
Developed avascular necrosis of the bone 0 0
Developed a soft tissue infection 0 0
Developed other complications 4 4