Cumulative neck injuries presenting to emergency departments in the United States from 1990 to 1999 for ice hockey, soccer, and American football
Cumulative injuries | Ice hockey | Soccer | Football |
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Source: US Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System. | |||
Total neck injuries | 5038 | 19341 | 114706 |
Total neck fractures and dislocations | 105 | 214 | 1588 |
Total neck contusions/sprains/strains | 4964 | 17927 | 104483 |
Total neck lacerations | 199 | 0 | 621 |