Sports medicine stats: Head and neck injuries in extreme sports
Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) was used to acquire data from seven sports that were included in the Winter and Summer X Games between 2000 and 2011. Over 4 million injuries were reported between 2000 and 2011, of which 11.3% were head and neck injuries. Of all HNIs, 83% were head injuries and 17% neck injuries. The four sports with the highest total incidence of HNI were skateboarding, snowboarding, skiing, and motocross.
Source: The Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 2015
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) was used to acquire data from seven sports that were included in the Winter and Summer X Games between 2000 and 2011. Over 4 million injuries were reported between 2000 and 2011, of which 11.3% were head and neck injuries. Of all HNIs, 83% were head injuries and 17% neck injuries. The four sports with the highest total incidence of HNI were skateboarding, snowboarding, skiing, and motocross.