Journal of pediatric orthopedics.
Publisher:
Raven Press. Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (2000)
Frequency: Ten no. a year, 2018-
Country: United States
Language: English
Author(s):
Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America., European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society.
Start Year:1981 -
Identifiers
| ISSN: | 0271-6798 (Print) 1539-2570 (Electronic) 0271-6798 (Linking) |
| NLM ID: | 8109053 |
| (DNLM): | J33970000(s) |
| (OCoLC): | 06681640 |
| Coden: | JPORDO |
| Classification: | W1 JO828FE |
Epidemiological Study of Equestrian Trauma in Geneva. Horse-related activities are increasingly popular among young people but are frequently associated with severe injuries requiring hospital treatment. There are few data on the incidence of equestrian injuries, especially in child populations, or on means of prevention. Thus, this study's purpose was to highlight the epidemiological data on specific injuries due to equestrianism and serve as the groundwork for future studies on the prevention of equestrian accidents. Methods: A retrospective study collected data on all children younger than 16 years old who attended our regional emergency depar...
Cuboid nutcracker fracture due to horseback riding in children: case series and review of the literature. We report 4 cases of nutcracker fractures of the cuboid resulting from equestrian sport in pediatric population. These lesions are often consistent with a trauma in forced abduction of the forefoot. The particular mechanism of the cuboid fracture due to horseback riding in children is discussed. The methods used to radiographically evaluate the compression fracture of the cuboid and its associated injuries are presented. Left untreated, these fractures can lead to severe alterations in foot mechanics and function, such as to severe pain. In addition, the surgical treatment to correct the nutcr...