Dr. Chhabra breaks down the injuries to prominent NFL players as well as the danger of CTE to professional football players and how many are willing to take the risk of an early death because of the financial gain in professional football. This information is even more relevant given the recent announcement of a study of deceased NFL players between 2008 and 2023 that revealed 75% of them had CTE.
UVA Orthopedics Chair Dr. Bobby Chhabra on the health risks of playing in the NFL
Dr. Chhabra breaks down the injuries to prominent NFL players as well as the danger of CTE to professional football players and how many are willing to take the risk of an early death because of the financial gain in professional football. This information is even more relevant given the recent announcement of a study of deceased NFL players between 2008 and 2023 that revealed 75% of them had CTE.
