Lacrosse may be associated with wide range of injuries.
Injuries tend to involve:
(1) lower extremity, especially the ankle
(2) torso
(3) shoulder and upper extremity
(4) head
(5) thumbs and fingers
Causes:
(1) stick
(2) high-speed ball impact
(3) collision
(4) sudden change in direction
(5) fall
Most common injuries:
(1) contusions
(2) sprains
(3) strains
(4) concussions
Serious injuries:
(1) laryngeal fracture
(2) blow to the back of the neck
(3) commotio cordis
Risk factors for injury:
(1) competition play
(2) lack of protective equipment
(3) inadequate officiation
(4) overly aggressive behavior
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Specialty: Surgery, orthopedic
