Orthop J Sports Med August 2024 PMID 39221040

Lower Extremity Injury Rates on Artificial Turf Versus Natural Grass Surfaces in the National Football League During the 2021 and 2022 Seasons.

Nikit Venishetty, Angel X Xiao, Ramesh Ghanta, Rohit Reddy, Nirav Kiritkumar Pandya, Brian T Feeley

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The collective discussions consistently support that injury rates, especially for serious injuries like ligament tears, are higher on artificial turf compared to natural grass, using firm language such as 'significantly higher' and referencing detailed statistical data and systematic reviews. The tone and choice of words underscore the importance and urgency of the findings for sports medicine and league policies.

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RT @DrNiravPandya: We studied the incidence of injury on turf versus grass and found that the the odds of injury requiring season-ending su…

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@putfire_stats @bellintanner Na verdade existem sim estudos sobre isso https://t.co/QGWwsg8A9S https://t.co/0oO1iA3OCq

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RT @DrNiravPandya: We studied the incidence of injury on turf versus grass and found that the the odds of injury requiring season-ending su…

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RT @DrNiravPandya: We studied the incidence of injury on turf versus grass and found that the the odds of injury requiring season-ending su…

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RT @DrNiravPandya: We studied the incidence of injury on turf versus grass and found that the the odds of injury requiring season-ending su…

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RT @DrNiravPandya: We studied the incidence of injury on turf versus grass and found that the the odds of injury requiring season-ending su…

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RT @DrNiravPandya: We studied the incidence of injury on turf versus grass and found that the the odds of injury requiring season-ending su…

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RT @DrNiravPandya: We studied the incidence of injury on turf versus grass and found that the the odds of injury requiring season-ending su…

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RT @DrNiravPandya: We studied the incidence of injury on turf versus grass and found that the the odds of injury requiring season-ending su…

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Dr. Nirav Pandya, M.D.

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@YahooFantasy We studied the incidence of injury on turf versus grass and found that the the odds of injury requiring season-ending surgery were found to be significantly higher on artificial turf compared with natural grass: https://t.co/EFl6IFIsog

Sep 28, 2025 · 9 likes · 21,564 followers View post →

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Suni çimde futbolcuların bacak sakatlanması oranı daha yüksek (doğal çim ile karşılaştırıldığında). Lower Extremity Injury Rates on Artificial Turf Versus Natural Grass Surfaces in the National Football League - Nikit Venishetty, https://t.co/uEn5SYH5gj

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JamesBundinha

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@bicagaloforte @blzTeta @ArturGuerra13 @Oledobrasil Olha os estudos na nfl, no rugby, no futebol de universidades, todos comprovam que o risco de lesoes GRAVES é maior https://t.co/lz17oASVdD fizeram um estudo recente em jogos universitarios em gramado sintetico de futebol e houve um aumento significativo nas lesões traumáticas.

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RT @DrBrianFeeley: Thanks @OJSM_SportsMed and @Anthony_YuMD for having me on the podcast and talking about our article from @UCSFOrthosurg…

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Ban Plastic Turf

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University of California San Francisco’s Chief of Sports Medicine discusses his team’s 2024 publication concluding “a higher incidence rate of injuries on artificial turf surfaces compared w/natural grass surfaces.” https://t.co/amaU4bXlOJ -@DrBrianFeeley, @DrNiravPandya et al https://t.co/lRDXfcqe4H https://t.co/LBiAgo02NO

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RT @DrBrianFeeley: In the #NFL

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tfernandes

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@gabrielfuh_ Já deve ter visto, mas segue: Lower Extremity Injury Rates on Artificial Turf Versus Natural Grass Playing Surfaces: A Systematic Review https://t.co/8K5gQeknXA

Feb 18, 2025 · 1 like · 289 followers View post →

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@Brunodiiias08 @tfernandes @jprsgarbi Lower Extremity Injury Rates on Artificial Turf Versus Natural Grass Playing Surfaces Vai aprender a ler um artigo, depois volta aqui.

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Brian Feeley

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Thanks @OJSM_SportsMed and @Anthony_YuMD for having me on the podcast and talking about our article from @UCSFOrthosurg and @DrNiravPandya. https://t.co/yd9kdsK557

Oct 16, 2024 · 14 likes · 3 shares · 2,012 followers View post →

Sabo the Great

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RT @DrNiravPandya: @nwagoner There is a higher incidence of lower extremity injury on turf surfaces for NFL players so it should be one poi…

Sep 10, 2024 · 1 share · 284 followers View post →

Dr. Nirav Pandya, M.D.

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@nwagoner There is a higher incidence of lower extremity injury on turf surfaces for NFL players so it should be one point of consideration when returning an athlete to play. https://t.co/Y834GBRbin

Sep 10, 2024 · 6 likes · 1 share · 21,564 followers View post →

Dr. Nirav Pandya, M.D.

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There is a higher incidence of lower extremity injury on turf surfaces for NFL players so it should be one point of consideration when returning an athlete to play. https://t.co/Y834GBRbin https://t.co/2r76UFtmCJ

Sep 10, 2024 · 11 likes · 21,564 followers View post →

RobinsOrthoSportsMD

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Great data in study led by @DrBrianFeeley: lower injury rates on grass fields compared to artificial turf in the #NFL. Turf is easier to maintain, but grass appears to be safer for athletes. @NFL @NCAA https://t.co/qE8LeOD1Y3

Aug 31, 2024 · 2 likes · 61 followers View post →

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RT @DrBrianFeeley: In the #NFL

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RT @DrNiravPandya: Check out our latest paper examining injury rates in the #NFL re: turf vs. grass. We found a HIGHER incidence rate of i…

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Dr. Nirav Pandya, M.D.

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Check out our latest paper examining injury rates in the #NFL re: turf vs. grass. We found a HIGHER incidence rate of injuries on turf versus grass. The odds of injury requiring season-ending surgery were also found to be significantly higher on turf. https://t.co/QvVKCft0C1

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Dr. Nirav Pandya, M.D.

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RT @DrBrianFeeley: In the #NFL

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Dr. Nirav Pandya, M.D.

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Check out our latest paper examining injury rates in the #NFL re: turf vs. grass. We found A HIGHER incidence rate of injuries on turf versus grass. The odds of injury requiring season-ending surgery were also found to be significantly higher on turf. https://t.co/QvVKCft0C1

Aug 29, 2024 · 21,564 followers View post →

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Latest systematic review on turf v grass injuries https://t.co/axqlxib957 Lower Extremity Injury Rates on Artificial Turf Versus Natural Grass Playing Surfaces: A Systematic Review

Nov 25, 2023 · 1,921 followers View post →

Rangel

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@falaporco_ @futebol_info Gould HP, Lostetter SJ, Samuelson ER, Guyton GP. Lower Extremity Injury Rates on Artificial Turf Versus Natural Grass Playing Surfaces: A Systematic Review. Am J Sports Med. 2023 May;51(6):1615-1621. doi: 10.1177/03635465211069562. Epub 2022 May 20. PMID: 35593739.

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@GregVanBelle Lower Extremity Injury Rates on Artificial Turf Versus Natural Grass Playing Surfaces: A Systematic Review

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Carlos Góes

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@pdsmenezes Olha a discussão no fio. Há controvérsias, com estudos nos dois sentidos. https://t.co/ddLdOQlhAo

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Mario Vitor Rodrigues

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RT @goescarlos: Tá aqui uma das meta análises que eu conheço. Lembrando que eu não sou especialista no assunto, então recorro a essas meta…

Jul 18, 2023 · 1 share · 24,766 followers View post →

Carlos Góes

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Tá aqui uma das meta análises que eu conheço. Lembrando que eu não sou especialista no assunto, então recorro a essas meta análises de especialistas. https://t.co/ddLdOQlhAo

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Carlos Góes

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@widwario Tem algumas meta análises sobre o assunto https://t.co/ddLdOQlhAo

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@CalazansBreno @brunomassa @Flamengo Lower Extremity Injury Rates on Artificial Turf Versus Natural Grass Playing Surfaces: A Systematic Review Sports Med. 2023 May. https://t.co/cUMuM3WaI9 ——————————————- NFLPA: New injury data shows grass 'significantly safer' than turf ESPN - 2023 Apr https://t.co/OVTefzlz8P

Jul 5, 2023 · 346 followers View post →

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■ Ref info：Gould et al. "Lower extremity injury rates on artificial turf versus natural grass playing surfaces: a systematic review." The American Journal of Sports Medicine 51.6 (2023): 1615-1621. ■ Ref link：https://t.co/zCs7wEWuch ■ note link：https://t.co/eRk7Wradus

May 25, 2023 · 5 likes · 10,663 followers View post →

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@macmarcoaurelio Gould HP, Lostetter SJ, Samuelson ER, Guyton GP. Lower Extremity Injury Rates on Artificial Turf Versus Natural Grass Playing Surfaces: A Systematic Review. Am J Sports Med. 2022 May 20:3635465211069562. doi: 10.1177/03635465211069562. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35593739.

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José Otávio

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@boliviazica @mota97fm Gould HP, Lostetter SJ, Samuelson ER, Guyton GP. Lower Extremity Injury Rates on Artificial Turf Versus Natural Grass Playing Surfaces: A Systematic Review. Am J Sports Med. 2022 May 20:3635465211069562. doi: 10.1177/03635465211069562. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35593739.

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28/9/22. Gould HP et al. Lower Extremity Injury Rates on Artificial Turf Versus Natural Grass Playing Surfaces: A Systematic Review. Am J Sports Med. 2022 May 20:3635465211069562. doi: 10.1177/03635465211069562. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35593739.

Sep 28, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 727 followers View post →

Dr Jeff Cullen

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Lower Extremity Injury Rates on Artificial Turf Versus Natural Grass Playing Surfaces: A Systematic Review. https://t.co/wRMmxYDQoT

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Lower Extremity Injury Rates on Artificial Turf Versus Natural Grass Surfaces in the National Football League During the 2021 and 2022 Seasons.

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