Athletic trauma to the cervical spine resulting in injury to the spinal cord is an infrequent but
potentially catastrophic event. Recognition of the problems presented by injury to the …

Ice hockey is a team sport that has recently grown in popularity not only in the United States
but also in Canada and Europe. With this increase in popularity has come a growing …

Background Hockey is one of the top sports for participation in youth in Canada. There are
limited data on the epidemiology of injury in youth hockey. Purpose Through implementation …

In this prospective study, we have investigated inci dence of injuries of different severity,
types of injury, and mechanisms of injury during ice hockey practice and games. One …

Epidemiologic, pathologic, biomechanical, and cinema tographic data on head and neck
injuries occurring in tackle football have been compiled since 1971 by the National Football …

Data on cervical spine injuries resulting from participation in football have been compiled by
a national registry. Analysis of epidemiologic data and cinematographic documentation …

• Objective.—To determine the rate, type, and severity of injuries to child hockey players as
well as assessing coaches', parents', and players' attitudes and knowledge of hockey …

Objective: To present recommendations that decrease the risk of cervical spine fractures and
dislocations in football players. Background: Axial loading of the cervical spine resulting …

The role of surgery in the management of acute spinal cord or cauda equina injuries
remains controversial. The present study analyzed ten admission features and three …

In this prospective study, we have investigated incidence of injuries of different severity,
types of injury, and mechanisms of injury during ice hockey games. All twelve Swedish elite …