The 'double tackle'--another cause of serious cervical spinal injury in rugby players. Case reports.
The rugby player who is simultaneously tackled by 2 opponents is more susceptible to cervical spinal and spinal cord injury than the player tackled by a single opponent. The reasons for this increased susceptibility are described. Two illustrative case reports are presented.
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