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Daphne Ling, PhD, MPH, Ellen Casey, MD, and collaborating colleagues have found concussion rates for female athletes were significantly higher compared to males in both soccer and basketball, and a result of contact with the ball or equipment in lacrosse and soccer, and hitting the ice surface in hockey.

Researchers and physicians presented new findings at this year’s annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology.

Drs. Howard Hillstrom and Roger Widmann are currently enrolling patients in this study aimed at reducing x-ray use and improving therapy.