Citation

Scher AT. S. Afr. Med. J. 1982; 61(24): 919-920.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1982, South African Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7089756

Abstract

Deliberate crashing of the opposing packs prior to a rugby scrum is an illegal but commonly practised manoeuvre which can lead to abnormal flexion forces being applied to players in the front row, with resultant cervical spine and spinal cord injury. Two cases of cervical spinal cord injury sustained in this manner are presented. The mechanism of injury, the forces involved and preventive measures are discussed.

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