Abstract
In this article, we review the available data on sporting injuries to the head and neck and discuss sport-specific injury risk and prevention strategies, as well as the costs of head and neck injuries.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Athletic Injuries / economics
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Athletic Injuries / epidemiology*
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Athletic Injuries / prevention & control
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Craniocerebral Trauma / economics
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Craniocerebral Trauma / epidemiology*
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Craniocerebral Trauma / prevention & control
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Female
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Gymnastics / injuries
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Gymnastics / statistics & numerical data
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Health Care Costs / statistics & numerical data
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Humans
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Incidence
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Male
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Neck Injuries / economics
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Neck Injuries / epidemiology*
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Neck Injuries / prevention & control
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Protective Clothing / statistics & numerical data
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Skating / injuries
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Skating / statistics & numerical data
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Spinal Cord Injuries / epidemiology
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Sports / statistics & numerical data
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Sports Equipment / statistics & numerical data
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United States / epidemiology