The journal of trauma and acute care surgery.
Publisher:
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins
Frequency: Monthly
Country: United States
Language: English
Author(s):
American Association for the Surgery of Trauma., Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma., Trauma Association of Canada., Western Trauma Association.
Start Year:2012 -
Identifiers
| ISSN: | 2163-0755 (Print) 2163-0763 (Electronic) 2163-0755 (Linking) |
| NLM ID: | 101570622 |
| (OCoLC): | 747553570 |
| LCCN: | 2011203193 |
| Classification: | W1 JO966P |
The epidemiology of horse-related injuries for different horse exposures, activities, and age groups in Queensland, Australia. The dangers associated with horse riding, a popular activity throughout Australia, are well documented; yet, few studies have comprehensively described injuries caused by horses to nonriders. This study aimed to facilitate targeted injury prevention strategies and appropriate trauma management by describing all horse-related injuries, for both riders and nonriders, in Queensland, and identifying those at greatest risk. Methods: Horse-related injury data from 2005 to 2009 were extracted from the Queensland Trauma Registry. Descriptive comparisons were undertaken for demographic, injury, and acu...