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Citation |
Fuller CW, Molloy MG. Clin. J. Sport. Med. 2011; 21(4): 356-358. |
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Affiliation |
Centre for Sports Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom; and †International Rugby Board, Dublin, Ireland. |
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(Copyright © 2011, Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine, Publisher Lippincott Williams and Wilkins) |
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21617525 |
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Abstract |
OBJECTIVE:: To determine the incidence, nature, and causes of match injuries sustained during U-20 international rugby. DESIGN:: Prospective cohort study; definitions and procedures were compliant with the international consensus statement for epidemiological studies in rugby. SETTING:: 2008 and 2010 IRB U-20 Junior World Championships and Junior World Rugby Trophies. PARTICIPANTS:: 941 players representing 35 international teams. ASSESSMENT OF RISK FACTORS:: Injuries reported as functions of playing position and nature and cause of injury. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:: Incidence, location, type, severity, and causes of match injuries. RESULTS:: Incidence of injury was 57.2 per 1000 player-match-hours (forwards, 55.3; backs, 59.4) with a mean severity of 22.4 days (forwards, 27.7; backs, 16.9) and a median severity of 6 days (forwards, 8; backs, 6). Lower limb ligament (25.3%) and muscle (21.3%) pathologies were the main injuries. Most injuries were acute (90.4%) and sustained during tackles (45.1%) and collisions (17.7%). CONCLUSIONS:: The study showed that the overall risk of injury for players in international U-20 rugby is significantly lower than that reported at the full international level of play; the nature and causes of injury at U-20 are similar to those at the full international level of play. Language: en |