The epidemiology of horse-related injuries for different horse exposures, activities, and age groups in Queensland, Australia

Abstract

Epidemiologic study, level III.

Ten Years of Equine-related Injuries: Severity and Implications for Emergency Physicians

“…Recent literature has emphasized the high rate of extremity orthopedic and spinal procedures (7,9,13,18,21). In contrast, our data revealed the majority of surgical procedures were for pelvic injuries, (22).…”

Paediatric horse‐related trauma

“… Children who interact with horses are frequently injured The majority of injuries occur in adolescent females secondary to falls while riding …”

“… Children who interact with horses are frequently injured The majority of injuries occur in adolescent females secondary to falls while riding Helmet use is infrequently documented despite severe traumatic brain injury being a major contributor to mortality …”

“…The incidence of horse‐related injury and mortality is estimated to be higher in Queensland compared with all other Australian states and territories . Children account for 19% of all horse‐related injury in Queensland, and are considered to be at high risk of severe injuries often requiring hospitalisation and surgery …”

“…Traumatic injury to the child is often multifactorial with complex interactions between the horse, child and environment . There are few, recent Australian studies that comprehensively investigate paediatric horse‐related trauma, particularly in Queensland . Past studies primarily include adults and paediatric patients .…”