Citation

Janda DH, Wojtys EM, Hankin FM, Benedict ME. J. Am. Med. Assoc. JAMA 1988; 259(12): 1848-1850.

Affiliation

Section of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109-0328.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1988, American Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3125350

Abstract

In a previous retrospective study, base sliding was found to be responsible for 71% of recreational softball injuries. As most injuries occurred following rapid deceleration impact against stationary bases, quick-release (breakaway) bases were evaluated as a means to modify this mechanism of injury. Six hundred thirty-three softball games were played on breakaway-base fields and 627 games were played on stationary-base fields. Forty-five sliding injuries (7%) occurred on the stationary-base diamonds and only two sliding injuries (less than 1%) occurred on the breakaway-base fields. Implementing the use of breakaway bases in recreational softball leagues could potentially achieve a significant, cost-effective reduction of injuries.

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