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Types of injuries.
| Type of injury | n (%) | Studies, n |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,052 | |
| Bone | 2,761 (39.2) | 30 |
| Soft-tissue injury | 2,010 (28.5) | 21 |
| Lacerations/abrasions/contusions | 1,347 (19.1) | 20 |
| Sprain/strain/dislocation | 357 (5.1) | 15 |
| Internal organ | 24 (0.3) | 9 |
| Dental | 95 (1.3) | 10 |
| Head and neck | 1,565 (22.2) | 17 |
| Lacerations/abrasion/contusions | 500 (7.1) | 15 |
| TBI | 455 (2.5) | 9 |
| ICH | 131 (1.9) | 23 |
| Concussion | 255 (3.2) | 17 |
ICH, intracranial haemorrhage; TBI, traumatic brain injury.
