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ArticleOrthopaedic journal of sports medicine2024

Imaging and Surgical Procedures After Surface-Related Collegiate Football Injuries on Artificial Turf Versus Natural Grass: Prevalence and Trends Over 15 Seasons.

Michael C Meyers, James C Sterling, Shad K Robinson

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Article in Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Michael C MeyersHuman Performance Laboratory, Department of Human Performance and Sport Studies, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho, USA.
James C SterlingBaylor, Scott & White Sports Medicine and Concussion Center - Park Cities, Dallas, Texas, USA.
Shad K RobinsonHuman Performance Laboratory, Department of Human Performance and Sport Studies, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho, USA.

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Abstract

Background: Few longitudinal studies exist comparing medical procedures after football injuries on artificial and natural grass surfaces. Purpose/Hypothesis: The purpose of this study was to specifically compare imaging and surgical procedures after surface-related collegiate football injuries on artificial turf versus natural grass. It was hypothesized that there would be no difference in the incidence of imaging and surgical procedures, combined medical procedures, or combined substantial and severe injuries over time between these surfaces. Study Design: Cohort study; Level of evidence, 2. Methods: A total of 39 universities across all Football Bowl Subdivision conferences were evaluated over 15 seasons (2006-2020). Playing surfaces evaluated were either a heavyweight artificial turf infill system (≥9.0 lb infill/ft Results: Overall, 2224 games were documented: 1106 (49.7%) on artificial turf and 1118 (50.3%) on natural grass. Of the 9137 total injuries reported, 4010 (44%) were surface-related cases. MANOVA indicated significant main effects between surfaces according to imaging procedure ( Conclusion: Results indicated that collegiate football competition on heavyweight artificial turf resulted in lower incidences of imaging and surgical procedures and medical diagnoses compared with natural grass.

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PMCPMC11428175

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