Artificial Turf Injuries: A National Database Study

This study reports the demographics and epidemiology of artificial turf-related injuries resulting in emergency room visits between 2013 and 2022 using the NEISS database. A total of 503 injuries were reported, with the majority in males during sports activities. The most frequently affected body part was the head (36%), and the three most common diagnoses included 88 internal injuries (17%), 88 concussion (17%), and 81 fracture (16%). Concussion was the most common injury related to sport activities. Males were more likely to be diagnosed with fractures, lacerations, foreign bodies, and dislocations while females were more likely to be diagnosed with internal injuries, concussions, contusions, sprains/strains, and dermatitis/conjunctivitis.