Head and Neck Injury Patterns among American Football Players.

Neil K MehtaJustin SiegelBrandon CowanJared Johnson Houmehr Hojjat Michael T ChungMichael A Carron

Published in: The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology (2021)

Pediatric males are most likely to present for emergency care from football-related injury to the head and neck. Evaluating physicians can anticipate concussions, internal organ injury, and lacerations among presenting patients. Concussions, facial fractures, and nerve damage are injuries most likely to lead to hospitalization.

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