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  • Sports Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Traumatology

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  • Traumatic neurologic injuries are a known risk in contact sports, often resulting from high-impact collisions.
  • Various sports implement protective gear to mitigate injury risks for participants.
  • Bubble Soccer, utilizing inflatable bubbles, is a recent sport aiming to enhance player safety.

Observation:

  • A case study involving a 16-year-old male participant in Bubble Soccer.
  • The participant sustained a significant injury during gameplay.
  • The injury involved the cervical spine and resulted in neurological deficit.

Findings:

  • The patient was diagnosed with a cervical spine burst fracture.
  • An incomplete spinal cord injury was identified.
  • This represents the first reported serious neurological injury associated with Bubble Soccer.

Implications:

  • Despite protective measures like inflatable bubbles, serious neurological injuries can still occur in sports.
  • The findings suggest a need for further risk assessment and safety protocols in Bubble Soccer.
  • This case highlights the importance of understanding injury mechanisms even in seemingly low-risk recreational activities.