Citation

Soderstrom CA, Doxanas MT. Am. J. Sports Med. 1982; 10(3): 180-183.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1982, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

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PMID

7114354

Abstract

One hundred fifty-seven racquetball injuries were identified. Eighty-two involved the face, but ocular injuries were probably underrepresented as a result of patient triage protocols. Facial trauma occurred more frequently among novice players. Only 9.9% of the players wore protective facial equipment and 23.1% had taken lessons before being injured. We propose that injuries could be reduced with proper player education, including the wearing of protective facial equipment. A modification in the design of conventional facial equipment is suggested to further reduce injury.

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