Hyperflexion is unlikely to be the primary cervical spine injury mechanism in accidental head-on rugby tackling
P. Silvestros, E. Preatoni, H. S. Gill, D. Cazzola
This study uses computational models to show hyperflexion is unlikely to be the main cervical spine injury mechanism in rugby tackling, and that neck flexion at impact increases risk.
bioRxiv · Feb 18, 2022 · PreprintBioengineering