Lethal Horse-riding Injuries

Ingemarson, H.; Grevsten, Sven; Thorén, L

doi:10.1097/00005373-198901000-00005

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“…Table 1 details the injuries sustained by the 37 injured riders. In keeping with other studies, [4][5][6][7] head and neck injuries predominated (despite the universal use of approved helmets), being present in 19/37 cases. Other common injuries were lower limb fractures (3/37), rib fractures (3/37), and soft tissue injuries of the thoracolumbar spine (5/37).…”

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Rider injury rates and emergency medical services at equestrian events.

Paix

1999

Br J Sports Med

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Background-Horse riding is a hazardous pastime, with a number of studies documenting high rates of injury and death among horse riders in general. This study focuses on the injury experience of cross country event riders, a high risk subset of horse riders. Method-Injury data were collected at a series of 35 equestrian events in South Australia from 1990 to 1998. Results-Injury rates were found to be especially high among event riders, with frequent falls, injuries, and even deaths. The highest injury rates were among the riders competing at the highest levels. Conclusion-There is a need for skilled emergency medical services at equestrian events. (Br J Sports Med 1999;33:46-48)

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confidence: 88%

Rider injury rates and emergency medical services at equestrian events.

Paix

1999

Br J Sports Med

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“…Previously reported data indicates that being female is an independent risk factor for horseback riding injuries and ap ossible explanation is that females arem ore likely to seek medical caref or minor injuries (16). Others have also reported this difference in gender (13,17,18).…”

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confidence: 70%

Traumatic Injuries Associated with Horseback Riding

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Background: according to the center for disease control and Prevention (cdc), an estimated 30 million people ride horses each year in the united states. horseback riding related injuries are common, with an estimated 50,000 emergency room visits annually. The popularity of recreational horseback riding has increased in south Florida and the incidence of associated traumatic injuries is areflection of this.Material and Methods: retrospectivereview of patients admitted to astate designated Level itrauma center that sustainedhorseback ridingassociatedinjuries between january 2000 and december 2003. information extracted from the Tr auma center's data base included demographics, mechanismofinjury and toxicology screening.Results: During the review period, twenty-seven patients were identified. There were 12 men and 15 women. The average age was 36 years. The injuries occurred during pleasure riding in 23 patients and thoroughbred related activities in 4p atients. multiple severe injuries were common and documented in 24 patients. all patients required hospitalization with an average stay of 5days. Five patients had apositive toxicology screen on admission. no deathswere documented in this review.Conclusion: horseback riding related injuries tends to be serious. alcohol and recreational drugs may contribute to exacerbate the extent of these injuries. The use of proper protective equipment, instructions for safe riding, and discouraging drug and alcohol use during riding activities should be emphasized.

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“…Those that landed on their head were more likely to sustain a hyperflexion injury to the cervical spine; however, those that landed on their buttock were more likely to sustain an injury at the thoracolumbar junction. The use of proper riding helmets has dramatically reduced the number of severe and fatal head injuries [7,13]. All riders in our series wore helmets.…”

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confidence: 93%