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Br J Sports Med 1997;31:72-74 doi:10.1136/bjsm.31.1.72
  • Research Article

Ring avulsion injuries and the basketball player.

  1. B R Pynn,
  2. T P Bartkiw,
  3. H M Clarke
  1. Hospital For Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

      Abstract

      As basketball increases in worldwide popularity, more epidemiological data on injury rate and type will be documented. A serious ring avulsion injury (Urbaniuk Class I) is here reported in an adolescent incurred while attempting a slam dunk. The management of this injury is discussed as well as safety concerns for coaches and supervisory staff.

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