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Steven Lovejoy1, Jennifer M Weiss, Howard R Epps
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA. steve.lovejoy@vanderbilt.edu
Background:
This is a literature review generated from The Committee on Trauma and Prevention of Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America to bring to the forefront 4 main areas of preventable injuries in children.
Methods:
Literature review of pertinent published studies or available information of 4 areas of childhood injury: trampoline and moonbouncers, skateboards, all-terrain vehicles, and lawn mowers.
Results:
Much literature exists on these injuries.
Conclusions:
Preventable injuries occur at alarming rates in children. By arming the orthopaedist with a concise account of these injuries, patient education and child safety may be promoted.
Level Of Evidence:
3.
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