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McKenna W Box1, Freddie Wilson1, Charles B Pasque1
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA.
Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine
|April 17, 2024
Summary
Rodeo athletes experience frequent injuries, with sprains, strains, and knee injuries being most common. Bull riding and bareback events show the highest injury rates, highlighting the need for better injury surveillance and prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Public Health
Background:
- Rodeo is a popular global sport with a high incidence of athlete injuries.
- A lack of systematic reviews on rodeo-related injuries across all age groups necessitates further research.
- Understanding injury patterns is crucial for athlete safety and performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the literature on rodeo injury incidence, types, and contributing factors.
- To offer prevention recommendations for healthcare providers involved in rodeo athlete care.
- To identify existing gaps in scientific research concerning rodeo-related trauma.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive systematic review of literature published between 1995 and 2021 was conducted.
- Databases searched included MEDLINE, Embase, and SPORTDiscus using keywords 'rodeo' and 'injury' or 'trauma'.
- The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed, identifying 116 eligible studies.
Main Results:
- Twenty-three studies involving 2105 athletes met inclusion criteria, with injury rates ranging from 4.2 to 19.1 per 1000 competition exposures.
- Sprains and strains (15%-34%) and knee injuries (11.1%-17%) were the most frequent injury types and locations.
- Bull riding (19.4%-58.4%) and bareback riding (15.3%-28.8%) exhibited the highest injury percentages, with concussions occurring in up to 77% of roughstock events.
Conclusions:
- Rodeo athletes face a high prevalence of diverse injuries and injury mechanisms.
- Enhanced injury surveillance and a standardized reporting system are vital for future prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Further research is needed to address identified gaps in understanding and managing rodeo-related injuries.
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