Hand trauma in English domestic professional county cricket

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https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-516X/2021/v33i1a10689

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Background: Hand trauma is a frequent and disabling injury in cricket. However, there is limited published data on its impact on the sport at the elite level.

Objectives: This study investigated the incidence and mechanism of hand injuries in professional cricket over a decade and the impact of these injuries upon player availability.

Methods: A retrospective hand injury review at Northampton County Cricket Club (NCCC) over 10 years (2009-2018) was performed. All hand injuries had been contemporaneously documented. They were analysed for cause of injury, treatment, and time away from competitive play.

Results: There were 45 hand injuries in total. Eleven percent needed surgical intervention. These hand injuries required a total recovery time of 1561 days, and in-season 1416 days were lost from competitive play. The injuries requiring surgery were unavailable for 229 total days during the season. A player had an annual 18% risk of sustaining a hand injury requiring time away from the sport and resulting in a 4% reduction in playing resources during a season.

Conclusion: Hand injuries have major implications for player selection during the cricket season and place a potential burden upon the entire squad and the team’s success.

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2021-08-03

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Ribbans, B. ., Chaudhry, S., & Goudriaan, B. (2021). Hand trauma in English domestic professional county cricket. South African Journal of Sports Medicine, 33(1), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-516X/2021/v33i1a10689
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