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Mark Webb1, Caroline Davis2, Daniel Westacott3
1Trauma and Orthopaedics, Northern Deanery, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
|November 5, 2015
Summary
Men's lacrosse players sustain more injuries during games than training, with lower limb injuries like contusions and sprains being most common. Understanding these injury patterns is crucial for prevention and treatment.
Area of Science:
- Sports medicine
- Epidemiology
- Lacrosse science
Background:
- Limited data exists on injuries sustained in men's lacrosse.
- Increased sport popularity necessitates understanding injury patterns for healthcare providers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze injury data from the 2010 World Lacrosse Championships.
- To document the epidemiology of men's lacrosse injuries.
Main Methods:
- Prospective observational study design.
- Injury surveillance questionnaire used to collect data on body part, diagnosis, mechanism, and time of injury.
- Descriptive epidemiology of 150 injuries among 667 players over 9 days.
Main Results:
- Injuries were 5 times more frequent during games (69.3%) than training (13.3%).
- Contact mechanisms (player, stick, ball) accounted for 53.3% of injuries; noncontact (change of direction/speed) for 27.3%.
- Most common injuries were contusions (32.0%), sprains (22.7%), and strains (22.7%), primarily affecting the lower limb (50.7%) and ankle (14.0%).
Conclusions:
- Men's lacrosse players are susceptible to various injuries, with lower limb and ankle injuries being prevalent.
- Familiarity with common injury patterns aids in effective treatment and prevention strategies.
- Findings align with North American reports, emphasizing the need for awareness of international game differences for event planning and player care.
