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Longboard injuries treated at a level 1 pediatric trauma center
Katie W Russell1, Micah G Katz2, Scott S Short1
1Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT.
Introduction:
Recreation on longboards is gaining in popularity. The purpose of this study is to detail the injury patterns, treatment and management of children with longboarding injuries seen at a level 1 pediatric trauma center.
Methods:
A retrospective review using our trauma registry from 2006 to 2016 of pediatric patients who sustained injuries while riding a longboard.
Results:
Of 12,920 injured children, 64 (0.5%) were treated for injuries that occurred while riding a longboard. Median age was 14.5 years (IQR 13.6, 15.4) and 84% were male. Fifty-one (80%) suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) including 32 intracranial hemorrhages (ICH), 17 concussions, and 31 skull fractures. Seven (11%) were wearing helmets. Three patients required neurosurgical intervention. Extremity fractures were the most common reason for surgery. Ninety-six percent of patients were admitted to the hospital with a median length of stay of 1 day (IQR 1, 3). All children survived to discharge. Compared with skateboard injuries during the same period, TBI, ICH, concussion, and skull fractures were all greater.
Conclusions:
TBI ranging from concussion to ICH requiring craniotomy is common in children injured while riding a longboard, and greater than rates after skateboarding injuries. Extremity fracture was the most common reason for operative intervention.
Level Of Evidence:
III.
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