Silver J R
Br Med J (Clin Res Ed). 1984 Jan 7;288(6410):37-43. doi: 10.1136/bmj.288.6410.37.
Between 1952 and 1982, 67 rugby players (63 rugby union, two rugby league, and two American football) sustained serious injuries of their spine. The injuries fell predominantly on the lower cervical spine. Forty eight of the players sustained serious injuries of the spinal cord, leading to paralysis and total incapacity. The incidence of such injuries appears to have increased in recent years, particularly those incurred in tackles and mauls and rucks, and particularly among schoolboys. Changes in the laws of the game and in the attitudes of the players over the past few years should improve play and lead to a lower incidence of injuries.
在1952年至1982年期间，67名橄榄球运动员（63名英式橄榄球运动员、2名英式橄榄球联盟运动员和2名美式橄榄球运动员）脊柱受到严重损伤。损伤主要集中在下颈椎。其中48名运动员脊髓受到严重损伤，导致瘫痪和完全丧失能力。近年来，此类损伤的发生率似乎有所上升，尤其是在擒抱、扭抱和ruck（橄榄球比赛中的一种争球方式）时发生的损伤，在男学生中尤为明显。过去几年比赛规则和运动员态度的变化应能改善比赛情况并降低受伤发生率。
