Injury Patterns and Demographics of Children with Horse-Related Fractures
Author Information
Author(s): Loder Randall T., Walker Alyssa L., Blakemore Laurel C.
Primary Institution: Indiana University School of Medicine
Hypothesis
What are the fracture patterns and associated demographics in children due to equine activities?
Conclusion
The study provides a detailed overview of fracture patterns in children from equestrian injuries, which can inform future prevention strategies.
Supporting Evidence
- Fractures accounted for 30.4% of all equine-associated injuries in children.
- 80% of fractures involved the upper extremity.
- 75.7% of injuries were due to falls from the horse.
Takeaway
Many kids get hurt while riding horses, and most of their injuries are broken bones, especially in their arms and legs.
Methodology
Data was collected from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) for injuries related to horseback riding from 2000 to 2023.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in reporting due to reliance on emergency department data.
Limitations
The study does not capture minor injuries treated outside of emergency departments and may not reflect long-term outcomes.
Participant Demographics
The average age of participants was 10.3 years, with 72.5% being girls and 92.1% identified as white.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<10−4
Confidence Interval
[1,374,461–1,549,925]
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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