Return to Dance and Physical Activity After Surgery in Professional Ballet Dancers

Our study demonstrated that, of the 165 professional ballet dancers registered at the Opéra de Paris in September 2024, 18 dancers (11%) had undergone 31 surgeries to treat musculoskeletal injuries and/or pathologies during their professional career. After surgery, the RTD rate was 100%, with dancers reporting little to no pain and excellent physical health, but satisfactory mental scores. High rates of return to dance and good clinical scores are possible in professional ballet dancers who undergo surgeries for musculoskeletal injuries.