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Spinal injuries due to hockey.

C H Tator, C E Ekong, D W Rowed

    The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences. Le Journal Canadien Des Sciences Neurologiques
    |February 1, 1984
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    Hockey has become a more frequent cause of acute spinal cord injuries in Canada. Most injuries involved severe cervical spinal cord damage, often resulting from neck flexion impacts.

    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedics
    • Neurology
    • Sports Medicine

    Background:

    • Acute spinal cord injury (SCI) is commonly associated with various sports.
    • Hockey has historically been a rare cause of SCI in Canada.

    Observation:

    • Between 1974-1981, six hockey players sustained cervical spinal injuries.
    • Five of these injuries occurred within a 13-month period.
    • The majority of injured players were males aged 15-26.

    Findings:

    • Five players had severe cervical SCI; one had a cervical root injury.
    • Common mechanisms included neck flexion impacting boards or other players.
    • Burst fractures of C5 or C6 were the most frequent bony injury.
    • Most injuries resulted in complete motor loss, with varying sensory deficits.

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    Implications:

    • The study highlights an apparent increase in hockey-related SCI.
    • Understanding injury mechanisms is crucial for prevention strategies.
    • Further research is needed to determine the reasons behind this trend.