Pediatric and adolescent injury in mountain biking

Caine, Dennis; Young, Kasey; Provance, Aaron J.

doi:10.1080/15438627.2018.1438284

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“…Mountain biking (MTB) is characterized by cycling off road, often over rough terrain, using specially designed bikes [36]. It is an Olympic sport and a very common recreational activity, especially in the mountains during the summer season.…”

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Mortality in Different Mountain Sports Activities Primarily Practiced in the Summer Season—A Narrative Review

Gatterer

Niedermeier

Pocecco

et al. 2019

IJERPH

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Millions of people engage in mountain sports activities worldwide. Although leisure-time physical activity is associated with significant health benefits, mountain sports activities also bear an inherent risk for injury and death. However, death risk may vary across various types of mountain sports activities. Epidemiological data represent an important basis for the development of preventive measures. Therefore, the aim of this review is to compare mortality rates and potential risk factors across different (summer) mountain sports activities. A comprehensive literature search was performed on the death risk (mortality) in mountain sports, primarily practiced during the summer season, i.e., mountain hiking, mountain biking, paragliding, trekking, rock, ice and high-altitude climbing. It was found that the death risk varies considerably between different summer mountain sports. Mortality during hiking, trekking and biking in the mountains was lower compared to that during paragliding, or during rock, ice or high-altitude climbing. Traumatic deaths were more common in activities primarily performed by young adults, whereas the number of deaths resulting from cardiovascular diseases was higher in activities preferred by the elderly such as hiking and trekking. Preventive efforts must consider the diversity of mountain sports activities including differences in risk factors and practitioners and may more particularly focus on high-risk activities and high-risk individuals.

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Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Mortality in Different Mountain Sports Activities Primarily Practiced in the Summer Season—A Narrative Review

Gatterer

Niedermeier

Pocecco

et al. 2019

IJERPH

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“…A review of pediatric and adolescent patients with mountain biking injuries noted the lack of literature and found that upper extremity injuries appear to be most common except among adolescents where the risk of head injury and traumatic brain injuries are greater. 20 Another review notes the lack of pediatric specific data and the high risk for head and neck injury in this population with the possibility of permanent neurological sequelae. 21 A possible explanation for this relative increased rate of pediatric injuries could be secondary to the idea that adolescents are more inclined toward risky behavior.…”

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Head Over Wheels: Traumatic Head and Neck Injuries Secondary to Mountain Biking

Kshirsagar

Xiao

Chou

et al. 2021

Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol

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Objectives: The popularity of mountain biking (MTB) in the United States has risen in recent years. We sought to identify the prevalence and distribution of MTB associated head and neck injuries presenting to emergency departments across the U.S. and identify risk factors for hospital admission in this patient population. Methods: The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) was queried for MTB related injuries of the head and neck from 2009 to 2018, with analysis for incidence, age, gender, anatomic site, and diagnoses. Results: A total of 486 cases were identified, corresponding to an estimated 18 952 head and neck MTB related ED visits. Patients were predominantly male (80.7%) and white (69.8%) with a median age of 35 years (interquartile range, 21-46 years). A majority (88.4%) of patients were released from the ED, but a significant proportion of patients were admitted (9.2%) or transferred (1.2%). The most common facial fractures were facial/not specified (35%), nasal bone (29%), mandible (15%), orbit (12%), and zygomaxillary complex (9%). The greatest predictors of hospital admission/transfer were injury to the mouth or neck and avulsion-type injury ( P < .001). Conclusions: MTB results in a significant number of traumatic head and neck injuries nationwide. Patients are primarily adult, white males. The majority of injuries result in discharge from the ED, however a small amount of these patients experience significant morbidity necessitating hospital admission. Understanding the distribution of MTB head and neck injuries may aid in the clinical evaluation of these patients. Level of Evidence: 4

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“…It has previously been reported, that regardless of performing road cycling or off road cycling, severely injured cyclists display similar patterns of injury and comparable outcomes following accidents. The exception is spinal injuries [5], and concern has been raised in regards to spinal injuries following crashes in off road cycling [10].…”

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Road bike accidents involving cervical fractures presenting as cardiac arrest: a report of two cases

Nissen

Nielsen

Mikkelsen

et al. 2019

Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med

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We present two cases in which elderly male recreational cyclists suffered from cervical fractures and coinciding injuries of the spinal cord that subsequently led to cardiac arrest. Based on reports from eye witnesses and due to the low impact nature of the crashes, the two patients were initially considered as having cardiac arrest before falling of their bikes. The spinal cord injuries triggering cardiac arrest were acknowledged with delay, as the primary eliciting cause was considered cardiac disease in conjunction with all-out exercise. We suggest that increased focus should be made on possible cervical injuries even following low energy crashes in road cycling.

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Pediatric and adolescent injury in mountain biking

Cited by 12 publications

References 27 publications

Mortality in Different Mountain Sports Activities Primarily Practiced in the Summer Season—A Narrative Review

Mortality in Different Mountain Sports Activities Primarily Practiced in the Summer Season—A Narrative Review

Head Over Wheels: Traumatic Head and Neck Injuries Secondary to Mountain Biking

Road bike accidents involving cervical fractures presenting as cardiac arrest: a report of two cases

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