Catastrophic Severe Injuries and Medical Conditions in Girls' and Women's Softball: An 8-Year Epidemiologic Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Research on catastrophic injuries and medical conditions among majority girls' and women's sports are underrepresented. In this study, we describe the incidence, characteristics, and mechanisms of severe softball injuries/medical conditions between 2014 and 2021.

Hypothesis

Catastrophic injury and illness patterns will be observed with a higher incidence rate at the collegiate level.

Study design

Descriptive epidemiologic study.

Level of evidence

Level 3.

Methods

Events from the National Center for Catastrophic Sport Injury Research (NCCSIR) and National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) were included. NCCSIR included catastrophic injuries during participation in high school (HS) or college sponsored girls'/women's softball resulti

SUBMITTER: Martin C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11789037 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature