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Trampolines, children, and strokes.

B Wechsler1, H Kim, J Hunter

  • 1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 19104, USA.

American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
|July 28, 2001
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Pediatric trampoline injuries are rising, sometimes causing strokes in children. A minor neck injury from a trampoline can lead to vertebral artery dissection and subsequent stroke.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pediatric Medicine
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Pediatric sports injuries are a growing concern, with trampoline-related incidents increasing significantly.
  • Strokes in children are uncommon but can result from sports-related trauma.
  • Extracranial vertebral artery injuries, though rare, pose a risk for cerebrovascular events in pediatric populations.

Observation:

  • A case study involving an 11-year-old boy is presented.
  • The patient sustained a trampoline injury involving minor trauma to the neck.
  • The trauma affected the extracranial vertebral arteries located superficially in the neck.

Findings:

  • The minor neck trauma initiated a sequence of events leading to arterial dissection.
  • This dissection resulted in thrombus formation (blood clot).

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  • The thrombus embolized, causing cerebral infarction (stroke).

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights a potential link between trampoline injuries and pediatric stroke.
    • It underscores the vulnerability of pediatric vertebral arteries to minor neck trauma.
    • Increased awareness and preventative measures for trampoline use in children are warranted to mitigate stroke risk.