Citation

Dunn RN. S. Afr. Med. J. 2010; 100(4): 223.

Affiliation

UCT. info@spinesurgery.co.za.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, South African Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

20459966

Abstract

At the time of writing, a Cape newspaper reported on a 21-year-old rugby player who died on the field following a presumed spine injury. This highlights the ongoing concerns regarding safety in this contact sport. Although the physicality of rugby is a large part of its attraction, both to spectators and players, no one wishes serious harm. Two papers in this issue of SAMJ review rugby-related injuries to the spine and spinal cord.

Language: en