Changes in the frequency of common injuries between the before and after period
| Diagnosis | Frequency of occurrence | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ‘Before’ period | ‘After’ period | Percentage change (%) | |
| Soft tissue inflammation | 125 (26%) | 137 (36%) | +10 |
| Abrasion | 67 (14%) | 56 (15%) | −16 |
| Contusion | 66 (14%) | 45 (12%) | −32 |
| Laceration | 42 (9%) | 29 (8%) | −31 |
| Closed fracture | 58 (12%) | 29 (8%) | −50 |
| Sprain injury | 47 (10%) | 44 (11%) | −6 |
| Tendon injury | 46 (10%) | 12 (3%) | −74 |
| Head injury | 17 (4%) | 10 (3%) | −41 |
| Head injury contusion | 5 (1%) | 11 (3%) | +120 |
| Open fracture | 7 (1%) | 11 (3%) | +57 |
| Total | 480 (100%) | 384 (100%) | −20 |
Source: After ref. 9.