Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-14-2021
Abstract
Objective
There is a paucity of evidence about traumatic injuries and their sequelae sustained due to equestrian injuries nationally.
Methods
Retrospective study analyzing National Trauma Data Bank data from 2007 to 2016. Variables collected included age, sex, race, payer status, Injury Severity Score (ISS), hospital length of stay, Glasgow Coma Scale, systolic blood pressure (SBP) at presentation, discharge disposition, and mortality. Patient data were analyzed by anatomic region.
Results
The most frequent type of injury was in the thorax, but head and neck injuries produced the highest mortality. Increased ISS and an SBP of less than 90 mm Hg were also significant predictors of mortality.
Conclusions
The risk of hospital admission from equestrian injuries is higher than football, motor vehicle racing, and skiing. Preventive measures and campaigns should be instituted to highlight safety practices and the use of personal protective equipment while on horseback either for sports, leisure, or work.
Recommended Citation
Mutore, K., Lim, J., Fofana, D., Torres-Reveron, A., & Skubic, J. J. (2021). Hearing hoofbeats? Think head and neck trauma: a 10-year NTDB analysis of equestrian-related trauma in the USA. Trauma surgery & acute care open, 6(1), e000728. https://doi.org/10.1136/tsaco-2021-000728
Publication Title
Trauma Surg Acute Care Open
DOI
10.1136/tsaco-2021-000728
Academic Level
medical student
Mentor/PI Department
Surgery