| Risk factors and musculoskeletal injuries associated with all-terrain vehicle accidents. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17933478 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Accidents, injuries, and deaths sustained via all-terrain vehicle (ATV) use are on the rise. In addition to safe and proper ATV operation, accident-related risk factors include operator controllable behaviors such as helmet use, alcohol use, and deciding whether or not to carry a passenger. What the operator has little or no control over, however, is the inherently unstable ATV design with its narrow wheelbase, short turning radius, and high center of gravity, in addition to common use of low tire pressure to maximize maneuverability. These factors lead to musculoskeletal injuries that consist predominantly of extremity fractures, primarily through rollover events. There is a need for improved ATV operator safety education and more stringent regulations. The purpose of this review is to identify the accident and injury risk factors associated with ATV operation and to compare them with bicycle and motorcycle accident and injury risk factors to enable emergency medical professionals to develop better patient management and injury prevention strategies. |
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Authors:
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Paul M Balthrop; John Nyland; Craig S Roberts |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2007-10-15 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of emergency medicine Volume: 36 ISSN: 0736-4679 ISO Abbreviation: J Emerg Med Publication Date: 2009 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-02-13 Completed Date: 2009-05-27 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8412174 Medline TA: J Emerg Med Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 121-31 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40202, USA. |
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Accidents
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statistics & numerical data* Age Factors Alcohol Drinking Bicycling / injuries Equipment Design Female Head Protective Devices / utilization Humans Leisure Activities Male Motorcycles Musculoskeletal System / injuries* Off-Road Motor Vehicles* Risk Factors Rural Population United States / epidemiology |
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