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D. H. Janda, E. M. Wojtys, F. M. Hankin and M. E. Benedict
Section of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109-0328.
In a previous retrospective study, base sliding was found to be responsible
for 71% of recreational softball injuries. As most injuries occurred
following rapid deceleration impact against stationary bases, quick-release
(breakaway) bases were evaluated as a means to modify this mechanism of
injury. Six hundred thirty-three softball games were played on
breakaway-base fields and 627 games were played on stationary-base fields.
Forty-five sliding injuries (7%) occurred on the stationary-base diamonds
and only two sliding injuries (less than 1%) occurred on the breakaway-base
fields. Implementing the use of breakaway bases in recreational softball
leagues could potentially achieve a significant, cost-effective reduction
of injuries.
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