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225 skateboard injuries in children.
Clinical Pediatrics
|October 1, 1978
Summary
Skateboard injuries are common, with fractures being the most frequent type. Most accidents result from pavement hazards, highlighting the need for safer skateboarding environments.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Skateboarding is a popular recreational activity among children.
- Accurate data on the incidence and causes of skateboard-related injuries is crucial for prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the types and causes of skateboard injuries treated at a children's hospital.
- To identify common injury patterns and contributing factors in pediatric skateboarding accidents.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 225 skateboard accident cases treated at the Children's Hospital, Sheffield.
- Data collection included injury type, affected body part, accident cause, and patient demographics.
Main Results:
- 92 fractures (40.9%) were recorded, with 19 requiring manipulation under general anesthesia; upper limb fractures were most common.
- Lacerations, bruises, abrasions, and soft tissue injuries were also frequent.
- Pavement hazards (stones, holes, bumps) caused 38% of accidents; 16% of injuries occurred on the first day of use.
Conclusions:
- Skateboard injuries, particularly fractures, pose a significant risk to children.
- Environmental factors related to skateboarding surfaces are major contributors to accidents.
- The absence of dedicated skateboard parks may exacerbate injury risks.