Injuries happen in all sports, but injuries most common in wrestling include:

• Concussions: Concussions, or mild traumatic brain injuries, happen most often during a takedown in wrestling.
• Cauliflower ear: Otherwise known as auricular hematoma, this disfiguring injury is caused by severe bruising of the outer ear.
• Knee injuries: The knee joint is often under great strain, and wrestlers are especially susceptible to ligament sprains, meniscus tears, and prepatellar bursitis.