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<blockquote data-quote="JBlood" data-source="post: 322044" data-attributes="member: 16"><p>The scariest aspect of this head injury problem is that many of the players have never had a concussion, but still wind up with CTE, or Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy which can lead to devastating problems, even early death. It is the reason that the NFL is considering abolishing the 3 point stance to limit the number of helmet-to-helmet collisions on the line of scrimmage.</p><p></p><p>Newer helmets are a start, but unless the helmet is rigidly connected to the torso, there is only so much helmet modifications can do to protect a player. There is a device called HANS (Head And Neck Safety) that connects the helmet to the torso to protect the head and neck from high speed collisions. Obviously, it restricts movement and players would hate it.</p><p></p><p>This is a huge issue in contact sports and we're in the early stages of learning how to diagnose, treat, and protect players with head injury. Hopefully the NFL and all of football will be leaders in partnering with people like Dr. McKee to figure it out.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JBlood, post: 322044, member: 16"] The scariest aspect of this head injury problem is that many of the players have never had a concussion, but still wind up with CTE, or Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy which can lead to devastating problems, even early death. It is the reason that the NFL is considering abolishing the 3 point stance to limit the number of helmet-to-helmet collisions on the line of scrimmage. Newer helmets are a start, but unless the helmet is rigidly connected to the torso, there is only so much helmet modifications can do to protect a player. There is a device called HANS (Head And Neck Safety) that connects the helmet to the torso to protect the head and neck from high speed collisions. Obviously, it restricts movement and players would hate it. This is a huge issue in contact sports and we're in the early stages of learning how to diagnose, treat, and protect players with head injury. Hopefully the NFL and all of football will be leaders in partnering with people like Dr. McKee to figure it out. [/QUOTE]
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