Epidemiology of boxing-related upper extremity injuries in the United States

The Physician and Sportsmedicine
Nicholas J LemmeBrett D Owens

Abstract

The incidence of boxing-related upper-extremity (UE) injuries in the United States has not been well characterized. Recent rule changes have been made to make participation safer for athletes, although the consequences of such rule changes on injury rates is unclear. Therefore, we sought to determine the incidence, characteristics, and trends of boxing-related UE injuries. The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) was queried for the years 2012-2016. All UE injuries related to boxing from 2012 to 2016 that occurred during organized boxing participation were selected. Examined variables included injured body party, injury diagnosis, patient age, and sex. Annual injury incidence rates by body part and diagnosis were calculated. The mean incidence of boxing-related UE injuries from 2012 to 2016 was 673 injuries (95% CI 537-809) per 100,000 person-years, with hand fractures being the most common injury (132 (95% CI 130-135) per 100,000 person-years). The incidence of UE injury significantly declined from 865 (95% CI 846-884) per 100,000 person-years in 2012 to 656 (95% CI 642-671) per 100,000 person-years in 2016 (p < 0.01). Injuries to the hand exhibited the largest decrease, declining by 33%. The majority of boxe...Continue Reading

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