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Retrospective Study of Injuries in Military Parachuting
1Specialist in Orthopaedics, Department of Orthopaedics, Rustaq Hospital, South Batinah Region, Ministry of Health, Sultanate of Oman.
Background:
This paper analyses the rate and patterns of parachuting injuries at the Sultans Oman Parachute Unit (SOPRA) in Oman.
Methods:
Data on 150 patients referred to Rustaq Regional Referral Hospital was collected and analysed. The injuries were defined as severe (fractures, dislocation, head trauma) or minor (contusion, bruises, sprains).
Result:
The rate of severe injuries was 9 % and ankle fractures were the commonest. The minor injury rate was 13.5%. The injury rate increased in relation to age (p < 0.001). The type and possible mechanisms of injury are discussed with the recommendation for reducing the injury rates.
Conclusion:
We conclude that our data compares favourably with other studies except for higher incidence of severe injuries.
