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.

Publication Title

Trauma Surg Acute Care Open

DOI

10.1136/tsaco-2021-000728

Academic Level

medical student

Mentor/PI Department

Surgery

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