Indirect Catastrophic Injuries in Olympic Styles of Wrestling in Iran
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چکیده
BACKGROUND Data on indirect catastrophic injuries in wrestling are scarce. OBJECTIVES To develop a profile of indirect catastrophic injuries in international styles of wrestling and to describe possible risk factors. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective case series; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS Indirect catastrophic injuries that occurred in wrestling clubs in Iran from July 1998 to June 2005 were identified by contacting several sources. The cases were retrospectively reviewed. RESULTS The injuries included 9 indirect catastrophic injuries. The injury rate was 0.62 injuries per 100 000 wrestlers per year. The majority of indirect injuries were cardiovascular events in veteran groups of wrestlers. CONCLUSIONS Indirect catastrophic wrestling injuries are rare and present most commonly in older athletes. Coronary artery disease was the main cause.
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