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Trampoline-related injuries

B J Larson1, J W Davis

  • 1Logan Regional Hospital, Utah 84341, USA.

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. American Volume
|August 1, 1995
PubMed
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Recreational trampoline use led to 217 injuries, primarily fractures and sprains, in children and adolescents. Most injuries affected the elbow, forearm, head, and neck, with prompt emergency room care typically sufficient.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Pediatric Trauma

Background:

  • Recreational trampoline use is a common activity among children and adolescents.
  • Injuries sustained during trampoline use require prompt medical evaluation and management.
  • Understanding the epidemiology and patterns of trampoline-related injuries is crucial for prevention and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To retrospectively review and categorize injuries sustained during recreational trampoline use.
  • To identify the most common types of injuries and the body parts most frequently affected.
  • To analyze demographic data and injury circumstances for patients managed in an emergency room setting.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective chart and radiograph review of 217 patients treated for trampoline injuries.

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  • Data collection from January 1991 to December 1992 at Logan Regional Hospital.
  • Telephone interviews with a questionnaire for 72 patients to gather additional injury details.

    • Main Results:

    • Fractures (39%), sprains/strains (25%), lacerations (21%), and contusions (16%) were the most common injury types.
    • Elbow/forearm (26%) and head/neck (21%) were the most frequently injured body regions.
    • The peak incidence of injuries occurred in July, with the average patient age being 10 years.

    Conclusions:

    • Trampoline-related injuries are common in recreational settings, particularly affecting younger individuals.
    • A significant proportion of injuries involve fractures and sprains, with the upper extremities and head/neck being vulnerable areas.
    • Emergency room management and radiographic evaluation are essential for diagnosing and treating these injuries, with surgical intervention being infrequent.