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High school football injuries: Evaluation

Division of Epidemiology, Department of Preventive Medicine and Community Health, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia

Brian Halpern, MD

Hughston Orthopaedic Clinic, PC, Columbus, Georgia

Walton W. Curl, MD

Hughston Orthopaedic Clinic, PC, Columbus, Georgia

James R. Andrews, MD

Hughston Orthopaedic Clinic, PC, Columbus, Georgia

Stephen C. Hunter, MD

Hughston Orthopaedic Clinic, PC, Columbus, Georgia

William D. McLeod, PhD

Hughston Orthopaedic Clinic, PC, Columbus, Georgia

An epidemiologic survey of the literature on high school football injuries revealed methodologic problems. These numerator-denominator inconsistencies and other con founding factors are discussed. The authors suggest a more reliable system of reporting these parameters to further reduce the risk of high school football injuries.

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