Oler M, Tomson W, Pepe H, Yoon D, Branoff R, Branch J
Halifax Medical Center, Daytona Beach, FL.
J Trauma. 1991 Feb;31(2):251-3.
Approximately 1.5 to 2 million Americans participate in the martial arts. Injury anecdotes are reported from 10 years of providing medical coverage at martial arts activities. Included are data from two national Tae Kwon Do tournaments, one adult and one junior level. Previously unreported injuries, including a video-recorded fatality, demonstrate the danger inherent in participation. Of particular concern is the potential for serious neurologic injury. Recommendations are made for reducing the severity and frequency of injuries.
约150万至200万美国人参与武术运动。通过为武术活动提供10年医疗保障，积累了一些受伤案例。其中包括两项全国跆拳道锦标赛的数据，一项是成人组，一项是青少年组。此前未报告的受伤情况，包括一段视频记录的死亡案例，都表明了参与武术运动存在的固有危险。特别值得关注的是严重神经损伤的可能性。文中提出了降低受伤严重程度和频率的建议。
