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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Sports Medicine
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • Equestrian activities are perceived as high-risk sports.
  • Previous experiences suggest a significant risk of injury associated with these activities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the experience with pediatric equestrian injuries.
  • To analyze the types and severity of injuries sustained by children in equestrian activities.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of emergency department and hospital admissions for pediatric equestrian trauma.
  • Data collected over an 11-year period for children aged 0-18 years.
  • Institutional review board approval was obtained prior to data collection.

Main Results:

  • 164 pediatric encounters for equestrian trauma, with 82% of injuries from falling/being thrown.
  • Common injuries included lacerations, contusions, and orthopedic injuries; head, abdominal, and chest trauma were also significant.
  • 87 children required hospital admission, with over a third needing surgical intervention (orthopedic, laparotomies, facial/cranial reconstructions).

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric equestrian activities pose a substantial risk of serious injury.
  • A significant proportion of admitted children require surgical management.
  • Pediatric care providers should maintain a high index of suspicion for significant injuries in children involved in equestrian sports.