Radiological Correlates of Head Injuries in School-Level Rugby Union: A 10-Year Retrospective Cross-Sectional Analysis
CT demonstrates limited utility in the context of SRC beyond detecting craniofacial fractures or surgical emergencies, reinforcing clinical assessment as the diagnostic cornerstone. Protocol optimisation should prioritise radiation risk mitigation through strict adherence to paediatric low-dose guidelines.
Authors
- Riaan van Tonder (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2858-0863)
- Hofmeyr Viljoen
- Christelle Ackermann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4598-1127)
Institutions
- Stellenbosch University (ZA)
- City of Cape Town (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Sports Medicine
- Published
- 2025-03-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-025-02195-5
- Primary Topic
- Traumatic Brain Injury Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Universiteit Stellenbosch