Objective Bone stress injuries (BSIs) are classified in clinical practice as being at low- or high-risk for complication based on the injury location. However, this dichotomous approach has not been sufficiently validated. The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the prognostic role of injury location on return-to-sport (RTS) and treatment complications after BSI of the lower extremity and pelvis. Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Data sources PubMed, Web of Science, Coc...| British Journal of Sports Medicine
In 2023, we described a collective approach to safety in rugby (including league, union and sevens), outlining the different stakeholders along the passive–active injury prevention intervention continuum.1 We highlighted the current ‘passive’ measures in place to reduce concussion risk including tackle law policies, and the importance of promoting ‘active’ measures such as good tackle technique training. To extend this collective approach, the purpose of this editorial is to (1) hig...| British Journal of Sports Medicine