An analysis of sport-related injuries: British Columbia children's hospital Emergency Department 1999 – 2003

Babul, Shelina; Nolan, Susan; Nolan, Molly; Rajabali, Fahra

doi:10.1080/17457300701440659

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“…Most studies on SR-related injuries have focused on children or adolescents because these injuries mostly occur among younger persons [16,17,30,42]. Fewer studies deal with persons of all ages [2,4,6,33,43]. The age and sex of the patients and the anatomical localisation pattern in our study is in agreement with the data from Sweden [41], Australia [33], Canada [44], and Germany [24].…”

Section: Age Gender and Type Of Injurysupporting

confidence: 89%

“…Similarly to prior studies [4,16,17,24], in the present study the leading ED diagnoses among children and in the total material were fractures and sprains and wounds. Nonorganized sports are associated with more serious injuries and greater rates of admission to hospital than organized sports [4]. In the present study, correspondingly, there were significantly more fractures in non-organized than in organized sport activities.…”

Section: Age Gender and Type Of Injurysupporting

confidence: 83%

“…In this study, a threefold rate was seen among boys aged 10-19. In a recent study from Canada sport-related injuries (organized and non-organized sports) among boys (aged 0-19 years) accounted for 69% of all sport-related injuries [4].…”

Section: Age Gender and Type Of Injurymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…These injuries account for nearly one third of all injuries in a rural population in United States [1] and over 20% in a Dutch trauma centre study [2]. Because of the high incidence the need for hospital treatment as out-patient or in-patient resources is considerable [3][4][5].…”

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confidence: 99%

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A Community Based Study of Sport and Recreation-Related Injuries Treated in Hospital Emergency Department in Finland

Lüthje¹,

Pelkonen²,

Nurmi-Lüthje³

et al. 2009

TOSMJ

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Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the incidence and characteristics of sport and recreation (SR)-related injuries treated in an emergency department (ED). This paper is the first community based study on SRrelated injuries in Finland in a defined geographic region. Material and Methodology: Prospective observational study based on injury information recorded in the injury data base in ED. From June 1, 2004 to May 31, 2006 of a total of 4 844 unintentional injuries (in 4 407 patients) leading to treatment in ED), 414 (in 404 patients, 9%) were SR-related. Results: In SR-related injury patients the median age of females was 25 years (SD 21) and that of males 25 years (SD 13) (range: 5 to 88 years). Patients aged 10 to 19 years had the highest injury rates. Most of the injuries were fractures (35%), sprains (28%) and wounds or contusions (27%). 38% of all injuries were located in the upper and 40% in the lower extremity. 14.5% of the patients were hospitalized. Patients with SR-related injuries had relatively more fractures and dislocations than those with other unintentional injuries (2 = 31.67; d.f. = 10, p = 0.0005). The annual rate of SR-related injuries attended to hospital ED was 251 per 100 000 persons. Conclusion: In order to prevent SR-related injuries, the knowledge of preventive methods should be improved among residents and athletes.

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Section: Age Gender and Type Of Injurysupporting

confidence: 89%

Section: Age Gender and Type Of Injurysupporting

confidence: 83%

Section: Age Gender and Type Of Injurymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A Community Based Study of Sport and Recreation-Related Injuries Treated in Hospital Emergency Department in Finland

Lüthje¹,

Pelkonen²,

Nurmi-Lüthje³

et al. 2009

TOSMJ

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“…Previous studies using data from the Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program (CHIRPP) have reported that hockey, cycling, and soccer are common causes of pediatric sports injuries seen in Canadian emergency departments (EDs). [6][7][8][9] However, the data used for these studies are not representative of "major traumas," since the CHIRPP database does not include patients who die before arrival at the ED or who bypass the ED and are directly admitted to hospital.…”

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confidence: 99%

A Retrospective Evaluation of Pediatric Major Trauma Related to Sport and Recreational Activities in Nova Scotia

Green

Butler

Kureshi

et al. 2015

CJEM

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Objectives: A small proportion of pediatric sport-and recreation-related injuries are serious enough to be considered "major trauma." However, the immediate and long-term consequences in cases of pediatric major trauma are significant and potentially life-threatening. The objective of this study was to describe the incidence and outcomes of pediatric major traumas related to sport and recreational activities in Nova Scotia. Methods: This study was a retrospective case series. Data on major pediatric traumas related to sport and recreational activities on a provincial scope were extracted from the Nova Scotia Trauma Program Registry between 2000 and 2013. We evaluated frequency, type, severity, and outcomes of major traumas. Outcomes assessed included length of hospital stay, admission to a special care unit (SCU), and mortality. Results: Overall, 107 children aged three to 18 years sustained a major trauma (mean age 12.5 [SD 3.8]; 84% male). Most injuries were blunt traumas (97%). The greatest proportion were from cycling (59, 53%), followed by hockey (8, 7%), skateboarding (7, 7%) and skiing (7, 7%). The Nova Scotia Pediatric Trauma Team was activated in 27% of cases. Mean in-hospital length of stay was five days (SD 5.6), and nearly half (49%) of patients required SCU admission. Severe traumatic brain injury occurred in 52% of cases, and mortality in five cases. Conclusions: Over a 13-year period, the highest incidence of pediatric major trauma related to sport and recreational activities was from cycling, followed by hockey. Severe traumatic brain injury occurred in over half of pediatric major trauma patients. RÉSUMÉObjectif: Les blessures liées au sport et aux activités récréatives chez les enfants sont, dans une faible proportion, suffisamment sérieuses pour être considérées comme des « traumas graves ». Toutefois, les conséquences immédiates et lointaines de ces traumas graves chez les enfants sont importantes et potentiellement mortelles. L'étude visait à faire état de la fréquence des traumas graves liés au sport et aux activités récréatives ainsi que des résultats cliniques chez les enfants en Nouvelle-Écosse. Méthode: L'étude consistait en une série rétrospective de cas. Les données sur les traumas graves liés au sport et aux activités récréatives chez les enfants, à l'échelle provinciale, ont été tirées du Nova Scotia Trauma Program Registry, pour la période de 2000 à 2013. Ont été évalués la fréquence des traumas graves, de même que le type, la gravité et les résultats cliniques. Les résultats évalués comprenaient la durée du séjour à l'hôpital, l'admission dans un service de soins spécialisés (SSS) et la mortalité. Résultats: Dans l'ensemble, 107 enfants, âgés de 3 à 18 ans, ont subi un trauma grave (âge moyen: 12,5 [écart type {σ}: 3,8] ans; garçons: 84 %). Dans la plupart des cas, il s'agissait de traumatisme contondant (97 %). Les accidents étaient attribuables, en ordre décroissant, au cyclisme (59; 53 %), au hockey (8; 7 %), à la planche à roulettes (7; 7 %) et au ski (7; 7 %). L'équip...

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Youth injuries in British Columbia: type, settings, treatment and costs, 2003–2007

Leadbeater

Babul

Jansson

et al. 2010

International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion

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In this study, the types and costs of unintentional injuries among adolescents transitioning to adulthood are examined to provide age-appropriate prevention strategies. The data were collected in 2003, 2005 and 2007, in which a total of 273 (41%), 228 (39%) and 176 (33%) youths, respectively, reported to be having at least one serious injury. The leading types of injuries were sprains/strains, broken bones and bruises. Most injuries occurred while playing sports, falling/tripping, biking or rollerblading, mainly in recreation centres (>12-15%), schools (<27-9%), and workplaces (>2-14.5%). Most injuries were treated at emergency departments, walk-in clinics and health professional's offices (68-84%). Prevention included: doing nothing; being more careful; giving up the activity and rarely, rehabilitation or physiotherapy. The total direct cost of treatment was $471,498, (Canadian) at a mean direct cost of $775 per injury. Improved sports training and educational strategies targeted at subgroups of adolescents are needed to reduce the human and economic burden of injury.

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An analysis of sport-related injuries: British Columbia children's hospital Emergency Department 1999 – 2003

Cited by 5 publications

References 6 publications

A Community Based Study of Sport and Recreation-Related Injuries Treated in Hospital Emergency Department in Finland

A Community Based Study of Sport and Recreation-Related Injuries Treated in Hospital Emergency Department in Finland

A Retrospective Evaluation of Pediatric Major Trauma Related to Sport and Recreational Activities in Nova Scotia

Youth injuries in British Columbia: type, settings, treatment and costs, 2003–2007

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