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Pediatric golf cart trauma: Not par for the course

Brett M Tracy1, Krista Miller1, Ashley Thompson1

  • 1Department of Surgery, Memorial University Medical Center, Savannah, Georgia.

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|June 1, 2018
PubMed

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Pediatric golf cart injuries, including skull fractures and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), are a growing concern in Georgia. Local legislation may influence injury rates in children involved in these incidents.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Trauma
  • Public Health Policy
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

  • Golf cart trauma presents a significant pediatric morbidity issue in southeast Georgia.
  • This trend may be linked to recent state legislation allowing local governance of golf cart operation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the characteristics and outcomes of pediatric golf cart trauma in southeast Georgia.
  • To explore the potential correlation between local legislation and injury patterns.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of 46 pediatric golf cart trauma cases from 2010 to 2016.
  • Data collected included patient demographics, injury severity (Glasgow Coma Scale, Injury Severity Score), event circumstances, and outcomes (injury type, length of stay).

Main Results:

  • Skull fractures occurred in 48% of children, and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in 35%.
  • TBIs and abdominal injuries significantly increased hospital length of stay.
  • Younger children were more prone to skull fractures, while older children sustained more orthopedic injuries.

Conclusions:

  • Skull fractures and TBIs are prevalent injuries in pediatric golf cart trauma.
  • Variations in municipal legislation across Georgia may contribute to the increasing incidence of these injuries.
Abstract

Keywords:
Golf cartLegislationPediatric traumaSkull fractureTraumatic brain injury

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