| Traumatic injuries associated with horseback riding. | |
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PMID: 17461318 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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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 a reflection of this. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retrospective review of patients admitted to a state designated Level I trauma center that sustained horseback riding associated injuries between January 2000 and December 2003. Information extracted from the Trauma Center's data base included demographics, mechanism of injury 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 4 patients. Multiple severe injuries were common and documented in 24 patients. All patients required hospitalization with an average stay of 5 days. Five patients had a positive toxicology screen on admission. No deaths were 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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Authors:
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E H Carrillo; D Varnagy; S M Bragg; J Levy; K Riordan |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Scandinavian journal of surgery : SJS : official organ for the Finnish Surgical Society and the Scandinavian Surgical Society Volume: 96 ISSN: 1457-4969 ISO Abbreviation: Scand J Surg Publication Date: 2007 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-04-27 Completed Date: 2007-06-07 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101144297 Medline TA: Scand J Surg Country: Finland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 79-82 Citation Subset: IM |
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Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care Services, Memorial Regional Hospital, Hollywood, FL 33021, USA. trauma1ehc@aol.com |
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Adolescent Adult Animals Athletic Injuries / diagnosis, epidemiology*, prevention & control Female Horses* Humans Incidence Injury Severity Score Male Middle Aged Multiple Trauma / diagnosis, epidemiology* Protective Devices Retrospective Studies Trauma Centers / statistics & numerical data United States / epidemiology |
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