The Epidemiology of Catastrophic Head and Neck Injuries in High School and College Non-Football Sports: A 4-Decade Review
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
Published online on July 23, 2026
Abstract
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 14, Issue 7, July 2026.
Background:Catastrophic head and neck injuries (CHNIs) in sport are rare but can have disabling or fatal outcomes. Prior studies have focused on football, equipment-laden sports, or different injury severities, not CHNI in nonfootball sports.Purpose:To ...
Background:Catastrophic head and neck injuries (CHNIs) in sport are rare but can have disabling or fatal outcomes. Prior studies have focused on football, equipment-laden sports, or different injury severities, not CHNI in nonfootball sports.Purpose:To ...