Michael J. Stuart MD Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic Chief Medical Officer, USA Hockey USA Hockey Town Hall Meeting Neck Laceration Survey.

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Michael J. Stuart MD Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic Chief Medical Officer, USA Hockey USA Hockey Town Hall Meeting Neck Laceration Survey

Michael J. Stuart MD Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic Chief Medical Officer, USA Hockey Neck Laceration from a Skate Blade

Thank You Alan Ashare Aynsley Smith Rae Briggle Andy Link Harry Thompson Dirk Larson Matt Sorenson Matt Sorenson USA Hockey USA Hockey SPEC SPEC Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center Mayo Clinic Survey Research Center Mayo Clinic Survey Research Center

Neck Laceration Caused by a skate blade Caused by a skate blade Players standing or lying on the ice Players standing or lying on the ice Rarely reported Rarely reported Potentially catastrophic Potentially catastrophic proximity of nerves, arteries, veins, airway proximity of nerves, arteries, veins, airway

Neck Laceration from a Skate Blade Boston, MA December 2, year old defenseman for New Preparatory School of Cambridge died after falling on a skate during a practice game. 18 year old defenseman for New Preparatory School of Cambridge died after falling on a skate during a practice game.

Neck Laceration Protector Numerous brands & styles Numerous brands & styles B.N.Q. Standard B.N.Q. Standard No injury studies No injury studies Prevalence Prevalence Incidence Incidence Effectiveness Effectiveness

Neck Laceration Protector may not cover vulnerable areas may not cover vulnerable areas may deflect the blade & cause a more serious injury may deflect the blade & cause a more serious injury do not prevent throat injury from a puck or stick do not prevent throat injury from a puck or stick do not prevent cervical spine or spinal cord injury do not prevent cervical spine or spinal cord injury “ Heads Up Hockey ”

Neck Laceration Protector mandatory in Hockey Canada, Ontario Hockey League, IIHF ( players under age 18), many European Leagues mandatory in Hockey Canada, Ontario Hockey League, IIHF ( players under age 18), many European Leagues recommended by USA Hockey recommended by USA Hockey not used in NCAA, USA Junior Leagues, Professional Leagues not used in NCAA, USA Junior Leagues, Professional Leagues

USA Hockey Position Statement “USA Hockey is very concerned about neck lacerations and the potential catastrophic involvement of arteries, veins and nerves. To date there are no data to describe the prevalence of such an occurrence, the severity, or whether or not a neck laceration protector (‘neck guard’) reduces risk or severity.“ “USA Hockey is very concerned about neck lacerations and the potential catastrophic involvement of arteries, veins and nerves. To date there are no data to describe the prevalence of such an occurrence, the severity, or whether or not a neck laceration protector (‘neck guard’) reduces risk or severity.“

USA Hockey Position Statement “Some teams/leagues/districts have mandatory use rules in place. All USA Hockey players can choose to wear one of several available designs, preferably those that cover as much of the neck area as possible. “ “Some teams/leagues/districts have mandatory use rules in place. All USA Hockey players can choose to wear one of several available designs, preferably those that cover as much of the neck area as possible. “ USA Hockey 2008

Facial Injuries PREVALENCE OF NECK LACERATIONS FROM A SKATE BLADE IN USA ICE HOCKEY REGISTERED PLAYERS: “Neck Lacerations from a Skate Blade Survey” Michael J. Stuart MD Aynsley M. Smith RN, PhD David A. Krause DSc Matthew Sorenson MA Andrew Link BA

Neck Laceration Survey A B C 1. Do you or your child wear a Neck Laceration Protector (neck guard) while playing Ice Hockey? ○ Yes ○ No If yes, please select the corresponding letter (A, B, or C) for the type of Protector :

Neck Laceration Survey 328,821 registered USA Hockey players- 12 questions survey 26,589 responses (8.1%) 247 excluded (<1%) 247 excluded (<1%)

Neck Laceration Survey 26,342 study population 26,342 study population 88% male 12% female

Neck Laceration Survey 26,342 study population 26,342 study population 88% male 12% female

Currently wear a Protector 45 % 55 %

Protector Usage by Age Group

Current Protector Type 12 % 4%4%4%4% 84 %

Neck Laceration from a Skate Blade 98.2 % 1.8 % 485

Protector at the Time of Injury 27 % 73 %

Protector Type at Time of Injury 11 % 5%5%5%5% 84 %

If Cut, Currently wear Protector 53 % 47 %

Follow-up Phone Interview 33 players cut on the neck by a skate blade were contacted by phone 33 players cut on the neck by a skate blade were contacted by phone 32 male, 1 female 32 male, 1 female 2 mite, 6 squirt, 5 peewee, 5 bantam, 14 midget or older, 1 U12 2 mite, 6 squirt, 5 peewee, 5 bantam, 14 midget or older, 1 U12 Injury occurred 1-24 years ago Injury occurred 1-24 years ago

Position when Laceration Occurred

Location on the Neck

Medical Treatment

Neck Laceration from a Skate Blade “slight scrape” “just a red mark” “not a cut, just an indentation” “slight abrasion” “very minor, returned to the game” “deflected off the cuff” “cut the neck guard in half” “cut through the neck guard”

Neck Laceration from a Skate Blade typically occur to the side of the neck while lying on the ice typically occur to the side of the neck while lying on the ice

Neck Laceration from a Skate Blade typically occur to the side of the neck while lying on the ice typically occur to the side of the neck while lying on the ice all lacerations were superficial all lacerations were superficial

Neck Laceration from a Skate Blade typically occur to the side of the neck while lying on the ice typically occur to the side of the neck while lying on the ice all lacerations were superficial all lacerations were superficial No neurovascular involvement No neurovascular involvement No serious or catastrophic injuries No serious or catastrophic injuries No permanent deficits or symptoms No permanent deficits or symptoms 1/2 treated with a bandage only 1/2 treated with a bandage only 1/3 required sutures 1/3 required sutures

Summary 26,342 USA Hockey Players 26,342 USA Hockey Players

Summary 45% currently wear a neck laceration protector- 2/3 rds of players 12 & under 45% currently wear a neck laceration protector- 2/3 rds of players 12 & under

Summary 26,342 USA Hockey Players 26,342 USA Hockey Players 45% currently wear a neck laceration protector- 2/3 rds of players 12 & under 45% currently wear a neck laceration protector- 2/3 rds of players 12 & under 485 players (1.8%) cut in the neck area by a skate blade while playing hockey 485 players (1.8%) cut in the neck area by a skate blade while playing hockey

Summary 26,342 USA Hockey Players 26,342 USA Hockey Players 45% currently wear a neck laceration protector- 2/3 rds of players 12 & under 45% currently wear a neck laceration protector- 2/3 rds of players 12 & under 485 players (1.8%) cut in the neck area by a skate blade while playing hockey 485 players (1.8%) cut in the neck area by a skate blade while playing hockey 27% were wearing a neck laceration protector at the time of the injury 27% were wearing a neck laceration protector at the time of the injury

Survey Limitations Selection Bias: individuals with the condition may be more motivated to return the study (falsely elevating injury prevalence) Selection Bias: individuals with the condition may be more motivated to return the study (falsely elevating injury prevalence) Attrition Bias: missing date due to the 8.1% response rate Attrition Bias: missing date due to the 8.1% response rate Sampling Error: personally interviewing only 33 of the 285 injured players does not allow generalization of their responses Sampling Error: personally interviewing only 33 of the 285 injured players does not allow generalization of their responses

Conclusions A neck laceration from a skate blade while playing ice hockey is an uncommon occurrence. A neck laceration from a skate blade while playing ice hockey is an uncommon occurrence.

Conclusions The reported injuries are mild, but the potential for serious consequences due to nerve, artery or vein involvement remain a concern. The reported injuries are mild, but the potential for serious consequences due to nerve, artery or vein involvement remain a concern.

Conclusions Current neck laceration protector designs do not eliminate the risk of a neck laceration. Current neck laceration protector designs do not eliminate the risk of a neck laceration.

Conclusions Design enhancements to maximize coverage of the vulnerable anatomic regions & better materials are necessary for improved effectiveness. Design enhancements to maximize coverage of the vulnerable anatomic regions & better materials are necessary for improved effectiveness.

Conclusions Further research & improved standards testing will determine the effectiveness of these devices.Further research & improved standards testing will determine the effectiveness of these devices.

USA Hockey Position Statement Revised version endorsed by the Safety and Protective Equipment Committee

USA Hockey Position Statement “USA Hockey is very concerned about neck lacerations and the potential catastrophic involvement of arteries, veins and nerves. To date, there is sparse data to describe the prevalence of such an occurrence, the severity, or whether or not a neck laceration protector (neck guard) reduces risk or severity.“ “USA Hockey is very concerned about neck lacerations and the potential catastrophic involvement of arteries, veins and nerves. To date, there is sparse data to describe the prevalence of such an occurrence, the severity, or whether or not a neck laceration protector (neck guard) reduces risk or severity.“

USA Hockey Position Statement “Based on a survey of USA Hockey players, neck lacerations from a skate blade are rarely serious, but the potential for severe consequences due to nerve, artery or vein involvement remain a concern. In addition, current neck laceration protector designs do not eliminate the risk of a neck laceration.“ “Based on a survey of USA Hockey players, neck lacerations from a skate blade are rarely serious, but the potential for severe consequences due to nerve, artery or vein involvement remain a concern. In addition, current neck laceration protector designs do not eliminate the risk of a neck laceration.“

USA Hockey Position Statement “ USA Hockey recommends that players wear a neck laceration protector, choosing a design that cover as much of the neck area as possible. Further research & improved standards testing will determine the effectiveness of these devices. “ “ USA Hockey recommends that players wear a neck laceration protector, choosing a design that cover as much of the neck area as possible. Further research & improved standards testing will determine the effectiveness of these devices. “