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ArticleJournal of medical case reports2011

Acetabular fractures following rugby tackles: a case series.

Daniel W Good, Michael Leonard, Darren Lui, Seamus Morris, John P McElwain

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Article in Journal of medical case reports, 2011. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Daniel W GoodDepartment of Trauma Orthopaedics and Reconstructive Pelvic and Acetabular Surgery, Adelaide and Meath Incorporating the National Childrens Hospital, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland. goodd@tcd.ie.
Michael Leonard
Darren Lui
Seamus Morris
John P McElwain
Tallaght University Hospital · IE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionRugby is the third most popular team contact sport in the world and is increasing in popularity. In 1995, rugby in Europe turned professional, and with this has come an increased rate of injury. CASE PRESENTATION: In a six-month period from July to December, two open reduction and internal fixations of acetabular fractures were performed in young Caucasian men (16 and 24 years old) who sustained their injuries after rugby tackles. Both of these cases are described as well as the biomechanical factors contributing to the fracture and the recovery. Acetabular fractures of the hip during sport are rare occurrences.

conclusionOur recent experience of two cases over a six-month period creates concern that these high-energy injuries may become more frequent as rugby continues to adopt advanced training regimens. Protective equipment is unlikely to reduce the forces imparted across the hip joint; however, limiting 'the tackle' to only two players may well reduce the likelihood of this life-altering injury.

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PMID21974777
PMCPMC3199280
OpenAlexW1979622549

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