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They found that high school basketball players sustained 1.94 injuries per 1,000 athlete exposures (AE). Injuries were more common in games versus practices (3.27 game injuries vs. 1.40 practice injuries). Girls sustained more injuries (2.08 per 1,000 AE) versus boys (1.83 per 1,000 AE).
Basketball is the fourth leading cause of injury in both unorganized settings and organized community team sports. Injuries to basketball players are usually minor, mostly sprains and strains. The ankle and knee are the most common sites of injury, followed by the lower back, hand, and wrist. Eye injuries are frequent, usually as a result of being hit with fingers or elbows. Along with baseball, basketball is one of the leading causes of sports-related eye injuries in children.