Table 3

Diagnosis of injuries in FIFA Futsal World Cups 2000–2008

No of injuries
Location and typeTotal*Without absenceWith absence
Head/neck21 (12.7%)*16 (13.9%)4 (6.0%)
 Concussion7*42
 Sprain440
 Contusion880
 Laceration202
Trunk12 (7.3%)6 (8.3%)6 (9.0%)
 Strain202
 Contusion651
 Laceration211
 Others202
Upper extremity17 (10.3%)*13 (18.1%)3 (4.5%)
 Fracture110
 Sprain321
 Contusion10*9
 Others312
Hip/groin17 (10.3%)*8 (11.1%)8 (11.9%)
 Strain (all groin)1358
 Others (all hip)4*3
Thigh23 (13.9%)*3 (4.2%)15 (22.4%)
 Strain918
 Contusion10*23
 Others404
Knee26 (15.8%)*6 (8.3%)14 (20.9%)
 Ligament rupture3*2
 Lesion of meniscus11
 Sprain9*16
 Contusion10*43
 Others312
Lower leg20 (12.1%)*11 (15.3%)5 (7.5%)
 Contusion18*95
 Strains220
Ankle20 (12.1%)*6 (8.3%)9 (13.4%)
 Sprain16*58
 Contusion3*11
Foot/toe9 (5.5%)*3 (4.2%)3 (4.5%)
 Fracture101
 Strain101
 Contusion7*31
  • * Information on time loss from sport is missing in at least one injury (total: 27 injuries).

  • Information on type is missing in one case.