Aaron Rodgers' injury raises questions about the safety of turf fields

[WCCO-TV, September 13, 2023] On the heels of Aaron Rodgers’ season-ending injury, NFL players are criticizing artificial turf. Now, fans want to know if there is a difference between grass and turf fields when it comes to injuries. Brian Sleasman, MD, an Allina Health orthopedic surgeon explained how size, speed and climate all play a role in how grass and turf can impact an athlete.