Editorial
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Rugby and cervical spine injuries
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.
Two papers in this issue of SAMJ review rugby-related injuries to the spine and spinal cord.
Author's affiliations
Robert Neil Dunn, UCT
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Keywords
Rugby; Spinal cord injury; Sport
Cite this article
South African Medical Journal 2010;100(4):223.
Article History
Date submitted: 2010-03-10
Date published: 2010-03-30
Date published: 2010-03-30
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