Recreational-related head injuries in Qatar

@article{Parchani2013RecreationalrelatedHI,
  title={Recreational-related head injuries in Qatar},
  author={Ashok Parchani and Ayman El-Menyar and Hassan Al-Thani and Mazin Tuma and Ahmad Zarour and Husham Abdulrahman and Ruben Peralta and Mohammad Asim and Rifat Latifi},
  journal={Brain Injury},
  year={2013},
  volume={27},
  pages={1450 - 1453}
}
Abstract Background: The incidence of recreation related-injuries (RRI) among the physically active population is increasing. This study aimed to analyse frequency and characteristics of RRI in Qatar. Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted for all patients with head injuries who sustained a RRI and were admitted to the trauma unit between 2008–2011. Patients’ demographics, injuries, complications and mortality were analysed. Results: Of 1665 cases of head injury, 107 (6.4%) had RRI… 
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