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Is it possible to sustain a kidney injury while playing football?
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Yes: The most common injury is a contusion or "bruise" resulting in pain in the flank and possibly hematuria. More serious injuries have occurred this fracturing of the kidney and may require surgery.
Answered 4/13/2014
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