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Hand trauma in English domestic professional county cricket
W J Ribbans1,2,3, M S Chaudhry1, B Goudriaan1
1Northamptonshire County Cricket Club, Northampton, England.
Background:
Hand trauma is a frequent and disabling injury in cricket. However, there is limited published data on its impact on the sport at the elite level.
Objectives:
This study investigated the incidence and mechanism of hand injuries in professional cricket over a decade and the impact of these injuries upon player availability.
Methods:
A retrospective hand injury review at Northampton County Cricket Club (NCCC) over 10 years (2009-2018) was performed. All hand injuries had been contemporaneously documented. They were analysed for cause of injury, treatment, and time away from competitive play.
Results:
There were 45 hand injuries in total. Eleven percent needed surgical intervention. These hand injuries required a total recovery time of 1561 days, and in-season 1416 days were lost from competitive play. The injuries requiring surgery were unavailable for 229 total days during the season. A player had an annual 18% risk of sustaining a hand injury requiring time away from the sport and resulting in a 4% reduction in playing resources during a season.
Conclusion:
Hand injuries have major implications for player selection during the cricket season and place a potential burden upon the entire squad and the team's success.
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