Comparison of Pediatric Performance Athlete Injuries Presenting to Emergency Departments

Abstract

loss of one to three weeks, and 9.8% in a time loss of more than three weeks (other: 21.2%). Quarterbacks (15.6%) and tight ends (13.2%) most commonly returned to play in less than one week. Conversely, defensive tackles/nose guards (13.3%), defensive ends (11.5%), and off guards (11.4%) most commonly returned to play more than three weeks after injury. CONCLUSION: Position differences amongst football players lead to both differing rates of concussions, as well as differences in length of return to play after concussion. This information will help further prognosticate for return to play after concussion.