Concussion among Swedish elite ice hockey players
Deutscher übersetzter Titel: | Gehirnerschuetterung unter schwedischen Eishockeyspielern |
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Autor: | Tegner, Y.; Lorentzon, R. |
Erschienen in: | British journal of sports medicine |
Veröffentlicht: | 30 (1996), 3, S. 251-255, Lit. |
Format: | Literatur (SPOLIT) |
Publikationstyp: | Zeitschriftenartikel |
Medienart: | Gedruckte Ressource |
Sprache: | Englisch |
ISSN: | 0306-3674, 1473-0480 |
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Erfassungsnummer: | PU199707205876 |
Quelle: | BISp |
Abstract des Autors
Objective: To evalute the frequency of concussion in Swedish ice hockey and to establish a uniform grading and treatment model for concussions of different severity. Methods: Frequency of concussion was investigated in two studies, one retrospective and one prospective. In the retrospective study, all Swedish elite ice hockey players (n=265) were asked to answer a questionnaire on the number and treatment of previous concussions. Only concussions diagnosed by a doctor were recorded. The questionnaire was completed by 227 players (86%). In the prospective study, all injuries including concussions occurring during game and practice in the Swedish Elite League (n=12 teams) were recorded during four years. The causes of injury, referees judgements, diagnosis, treatment, and time absent from ice hockey were registered on special cards. Results: In the retrospective study, 51 out of 227 players (22%) in the Swedish Elite League reported at least one concussion. In the prospective study, 52 concussions were reported. The incidence of a concussion is at least one concussion every year/team or a yearly risk of about 5% for a player to sustain a concussion. Most concussions occurred during league play (81%). Body contact (checking or boarding) was the most common cause of concussions. The players were absent from full training and play on a mean of 6 d. Conclusions: As this injury is potentially dangerous it must be treated seriously according to a simple treatment model presented. In cases of repeated concussions during the same season, a longer period of time away from play is suggested. In players who have sustained several concussions over the years a thorough medical examination including EEG, CT/MRI, and neuropsychological tests should be performed. If any of these is pathological the player should be advised to give up ice hockey. Verf.-Referat