Closed intramedullary nailing of tibial fractures in sportsmen.

The serious nature of these injuries make it essential that Governing Bodies publicise the risks involved in their particular sport and encourage the development of more effective forms of protection. The individuals can then make their own decisions. It may be wise for the Governing Body to circularise members of their own Association and all professional players (who are the trend setters) regarding the idea of enforced use of eye protection. This will certainly help the education process as it is sure to provoke strong feelings and would also give some insight into the support for such an idea. Without the players' support it would be a difficult rule to enforce.