Rodeo Catastrophic Injuries and Registry: Initial Retrospective and Prospective Report

Butterwick, Dale J.; Lafave, Mark R.; Lau, Breda H; Freeman, Tandy

doi:10.1097/jsm.0b013e318218acdd

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“…Three patients identified in the general animal-riding population were wearing a helmet and did not sustain a TBI. Many other studies suggest that helmet use in rodeo events can reduce incidents of head injury and fatality (Butterwick et al, 2011; Havlik, 2010; Ross et al, 2010; Worley, 2010). This study supported our hypothesis of outcomes correlated to the nonuse of protective headgear during animal-riding accidents.…”

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“…Various literature also supported the use of an educational injury prevention program that includes head protection to decrease the incidences of TBI and lead to a better quality of life (Butterwick et al, 2011; Davidson et al, 2015; Hasler et al, 2011; Ross et al, 2010). One of the most interesting findings in our study was related to the high number of incidents found in the female pediatric population and these occurrences were also found in other studies (Davidson et al, 2015; Hasler et al, 2011; Havlik, 2010; Worley, 2010), leading us to conclude that our findings were consistent among similar cohorts and locations.…”

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“…The retrospective and prospective study by Butterwick, Lafave, Lau, and Freeman (2011) classified debilitating injuries as well as injury prevention methods to help reduce the severity of injury and have a positive effect on riders' quality of life. Their research identified that helmet use in rodeo events did have a protective effect in reducing injury and fatality as evidenced by no fatalities identified because of head injury when helmets were worn during the rodeo event.…”

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A Retrospective Cohort Study of Traumatic Brain Injury and Usage of Protective Headgear During Equestrian Activities

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Lacombe

et al. 2017

Journal of Trauma Nursing

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Some of the more popular sporting activities for those living in rural areas include equestrian activities such as rodeo events and horseback riding. The lack of helmet use poses a concern for those who participate in these activities due to the risk of sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and ultimately having a negative effect on their future. A retrospective cohort study was conducted at a trauma center comparing the data on animal-riding patients and their use or lack of use of headgear and incidence of TBI. Of the patients identified, 16.2% sustained a head injury, ranking TBI fourth among all injuries sustained by the animal-riding population. Males were predominantly affected; however, females of pediatric age 5–17 years (54.5%) ranked high among the TBI population. Among all the patients identified with TBI, none of the patients were wearing a helmet and all sustained a head injury. The average injury severity score was 11, with hospital length of stay averaging less than 2 days and the overall mortality was 3.6%. Findings from the study should be considered for the purpose of implementing an age-specific educational program focused on head injury prevention and utilization of protective headgear. Current literature supports the use of protective headgear to reduce the risk of head injuries. Animal riders should be educated on the importance of using headgear as a preventive measure. Future studies are needed to indicate the effectiveness of injury prevention in regard to head injury severity and the use of protective headgear.

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A Retrospective Cohort Study of Traumatic Brain Injury and Usage of Protective Headgear During Equestrian Activities

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“…Efforts to reduce injury by wearing protective vests have been adopted by rodeo sanctioning organizations, though few data are available to prove they significantly reduce the incidence of catastrophic thoracic injury. 13 Utilization of protective thoracic vests over the past 20 years was believed to have reduced the severity of compression thoracic injury by dispersing and absorbing the impact of a traumatic blow. 14 This belief was based on anecdotal evidence, and did little to dispel the controversy surrounding whether vests provide adequate protection, since deaths still were reported when vests are used.…”

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Rodeo Trauma: Outcome Data from 10 Years of Injuries

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Rogers

Helmer

et al. 2022

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Introduction. There is little data addressing rodeo injury outcomes, though injury incidence is well described. The purpose of this study was to describe rodeo-related injury patterns and outcomes. Methods. A 10-year retrospective case series was performed of patients injured in rodeo events and who were treated at an ACS-verified Level I trauma center. Data regarding demographics, injury characteristics and outcomes were summarized. Results. Seventy patients were identified. Half were injured by direct contact with rodeo stock, 34 by falls. Head injuries were most common, occurring in 38 (54.3%). Twenty injuries (28.6%) required surgery. Sixty-nine patients (98.6%) were discharged to home. There was 1 death. Conclusions. Head injuries were the most common injury among this cohort. With the exception of one fatality, immediate outcomes after injury were good, with 98.6% of patients dismissed home. Improved data collection at the time of admission may help to evaluate the success of current safety equipment use.

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“…The NCCSIR has collected injury data since 1965 on deaths and disability from brain and/or spinal cord injury attributed to high school and college sports participation in the Unites States. However, despite the real and perceived risks and increasing attention to catastrophic injuries in AES, no organization with the exception of the Rodeo Catastrophic Injury Registry (in operation during 1989-2009) has systematically collected such information nationally (Butterwick, Lafave, Lau, & Freeman, 2011).…”

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confidence: 99%