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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • Trampoline use is common in children and adolescents, leading to increased injuries.
  • Limited evidence supports current age-based recommendations for trampoline safety.
  • This study investigates age-related differences in trampoline fracture frequency and severity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if trampoline-related fracture frequency and severity differ across pediatric age groups.
  • To analyze age-dependent variations in fracture patterns and injury types.
  • To compare trampoline injuries with other sports-related fractures.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of pediatric trampoline-related fractures (2014-2022) from a Helsinki fracture registry.
  • Comparison of fracture distribution, severity, and surgical treatment rates with other sports injuries.
  • Stratification of fractures into three age groups: 0-5, 6-10, and 11-15 years.

Main Results:

  • 1153 trampoline fractures identified, accounting for 6.3% of pediatric fractures.
  • Lower leg fractures common in young children; forearm fractures in older children.
  • Increased prevalence of severe fracture types, displaced fractures, and open fractures with age.

Conclusions:

  • Trampoline fractures demonstrate age-dependent patterns, with severity increasing with age.
  • Trampoline injuries are associated with a higher risk of complex fractures requiring surgical intervention.
  • Lack of exposure data limits definitive conclusions on age-specific injury risks.