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Epidemiology of Women's Flat Track Roller Derby Injuries in Kansas City
Sadie M Markey1, Richard L Hutchison2
1Sadie M. Markey, MD, is in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri - Kansas City, Mo. A PGY-2 from UMKC School of Medicine, Dr. Markey skated for the Kansas City Roller Warriors Women's Flat Track Roller Derby league and volunteered as ringside physician/aide at local MMA fights.
Abstract:
This cross-sectional descriptive retrospective epidemiological pilot study determined the frequency, circumstances, type, and outcome of injuries in the members of a Kansas City women's flat track roller derby league. Injuries were reported by 79% of the respondents, with 50% having sustained multiple injuries. Medical attention was required by 64%. The risk of injury in the sport is high. Further study is needed to identify specific factors that can be modified to decrease the injury rate.

