Citation

Oler M, Tomson W, Pepe H, Yoon D, Branoff R, Branch J. J. Trauma 1991; 31(2): 251-253.

Affiliation

Halifax Medical Center, Daytona Beach, FL.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1991, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1994086

Abstract

Approximately 1.5 to 2 million Americans participate in the martial arts. Injury anecdotes are reported from 10 years of providing medical coverage at martial arts activities. Included are data from two national Tae Kwon Do tournaments, one adult and one junior level. Previously unreported injuries, including a video-recorded fatality, demonstrate the danger inherent in participation. Of particular concern is the potential for serious neurologic injury. Recommendations are made for reducing the severity and frequency of injuries.

Language: en