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Surfing-Related Craniofacial Injuries: A NEISS Database Study.
Ethan G Muhonen1,2, Samipya Kafle3, Sina J Torabi1
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of California, Irvine.
Surfing causes numerous head and neck injuries, with lacerations and fractures being common. Young adults and children face a higher risk of concussions from surfing incidents.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Trauma Research
- Public Health
Background:
- Surfing is a globally popular activity with a growing participant base.
- Limited data exists on head and neck (HN) injuries specifically related to surfing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the epidemiology of surfing-related head and neck injuries.
- To characterize patient demographics, injury types, and treatment outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) database.
- Analyzed data from 2009 to 2020 for surfing-related HN injuries in the US.
- Characterized demographics, injury types, and emergency department disposition.
Main Results:
- Estimated 54,978 national cases from 2009-2020.
- Head (36.0%) and neck (35.8%) injuries were most prevalent.
- Lacerations (46.1%) were common in ED visits; fractures (30.5%) and internal injuries (29.2%) in admitted patients.
- Concussions affected 7.5% of all injuries, 9.1% of pediatric, and 9.9% of young adult injuries.
Conclusions:
- Thorough HN examination is crucial for surfing injury patients.
- Particular attention should be paid to lacerations, fractures, internal ear injuries, and concussions.
- Pediatric and young adult surfers have a higher risk of concussion; most injuries are treatable outpatient.
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