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1Winthrop University Hospital, State University of New York, Stony Brook University, NY, USA. jgaffney@winthrop.org
Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics
|August 25, 2009
Summary
Children under 32 months are at risk for tibia fractures when sliding with an adult. Parents should avoid this to prevent playground injuries.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Injury Prevention
- Child Safety
Background:
- Tibia fractures are common injuries in children.
- Playground equipment is a frequent source of pediatric injuries.
- Understanding injury mechanisms is crucial for prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between playground slide use and tibia fractures in children.
- To identify the specific mechanism of injury for tibia fractures sustained on slides.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of pediatric tibia fractures over 11 months.
- Analysis of patient charts and radiographs from a level 1 trauma center.
- Focus on fractures sustained on playground slides.
Main Results:
- Eight (13.8%) of 58 tibia fractures occurred on playground slides.
- All fractures were sustained by children under 32 months, sliding on an adult's lap.
- Fractures were nondisplaced, diaphyseal, with intact fibulas.
Conclusions:
- Children under 32 months are at high risk for tibia fractures when sliding with an adult.
- Parental practice of lap-sliding increases injury risk.
- Education is needed to promote safer playground activities for young children.
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