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Deepthi S Akella¹, Jeremy Walsh², Maya Raghavan²

¹University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine, San Antonio, TX, USA.

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Trampoline neck injuries are common, with strains and sprains being the most frequent. Older boys are more likely to sustain these injuries during trampoline use.

Keywords:

Contusion Neck fracture Neck sprain Neck strain Pediatric trauma Trampoline

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Area of Science:

Pediatric emergency medicine
Injury prevention
Biomechanics of trauma

Background:

Trampolines are a popular recreational activity for children.
Trampoline-related injuries account for a significant number of emergency department visits.
Neck injuries represent a serious concern among pediatric trampoline users.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the incidence of neck injuries in children with trampoline-related injuries.
To identify the specific mechanisms leading to pediatric neck injuries on trampolines.
To analyze demographic and injury characteristics of pediatric neck injuries.

Main Methods:

Analysis of the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) database from 2012 to 2021.
Inclusion of patients aged 0-19 years with trampoline-related injuries.
Utilized NEISS codes for neck injuries (89) and trampoline use (1233).

Main Results:

Neck injuries constituted 4.2% (1436 cases) of 33,929 total trampoline injuries.
The mean age for neck injuries was higher (9.2 years) compared to other injuries (8.0 years).
Neck strains/sprains were the most common diagnosis (69%), followed by contusions (2%) and fractures (1%).
Males (56%) had a higher proportion of neck injuries than females (44%).
Children with neck injuries were more likely to be discharged (96%) than those with other injuries (93%).

Conclusions:

Neck strains and sprains are the predominant pediatric neck injuries associated with trampolines.
Older children and male demographics are at higher risk for trampoline-related neck injuries.
Understanding injury mechanisms is crucial for developing targeted prevention strategies.