Surfing is a popular recreational sport that carries a substantial risk of injury. Although @entity542 are frequently documented in the surfing population, an in depth assessment of the prevalence of surfing-related @entity542 has not been reported. A web-based survey was conducted in May of 2015. @entity1 were asked a series of questions regarding surfing-related @entity130 and demographic characteristics. A total of 50 responses were obtained, of which 35 (70%) reported sustaining a @entity542 . The most common injury was laceration of the head/face (n=27), followed by concussion (n=13). Other @entity130 , such as @entity174 and @entity174 , were also reported. Only 2 of the 50 @entity1 reported wearing a protective helmet. Neurosurgical intervention was required in 2 instances. Increased emphasis on preventative measures by the medical community may reduce the future incidence of such @entity130 . Medical professionals should be aware of the most common forms of injury sustained by the surfing population in order to better recognize and treat these conditions.

Assessing the Prevalence of Traumatic XXXX amongst Recreational Surfers in the United States.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['participants', 'Participants'] @entity542 :: ('MESH:D006259', 'Disease') :: ['head injuries', 'head injury'] @entity174 :: ('MESH:D050723', 'Disease') :: ['broken nose', 'skull fracture'] @entity130 :: ('MESH:D014947', 'Disease') :: ['injuries']
@entity542 :: (MESH:D006259,Disease) :: ['Head Injury']
