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Pediatric surgery international2008; 24(10); 1165-1169; doi: 10.1007/s00383-008-2214-9

Analysis of horse-related injuries in children.

Abstract: The purpose of the present study was to investigate factors affecting the nature, characteristics, severity and outcome of horseback and horse care injuries in paediatric patients and to create guidelines for injury prevention. Methods: Detailed clinical records of 265 children sustained horse-riding related injuries have been analysed. Questionnaires were mailed to provide follow-up information for patients who have been treated in either Department of Paediatric Surgery in Pécs, Hungary, or Department of Paediatric Surgery in Graz, Austria between 1999 and 2003. Those 112 children (42%) who answered the questionnaire were included in the study and further analyses were performed. Results: Female to male ratio of the 112 patients was 101/11. Trauma occurred during horseback riding accounted for 76.8% of all cases; these injuries represented more severe cases comparing to those which happened while handling a horse (23.2%). The mechanism as well as the localisation of injury displayed a close association with age. Conclusions: Prevention strategies targeting horse-related injuries at children should appreciate the age-dependent nature of injury as well as the fact that injury severity is not necessarily associated with the experience of the rider.
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Publication Date: 2008-08-12 PubMed ID: 18696082DOI: 10.1007/s00383-008-2214-9Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research examines the factors influencing the severity and outcomes of horse-related injuries among children. The study, which also aims to formulate injury prevention strategies, used clinical records and follow-up questions to examine injuries in 112 pediatric patients.

Research Methodology

  • The study collected data from detailed clinical records of 265 children who suffered horse-riding related injuries.
  • To gather additional data, questionnaires were sent to patients that had been treated at the Department of Paediatric Surgery in Pécs, Hungary, or Department of Paediatric Surgery in Graz, Austria, between 1999 and 2003.
  • The study utilized responses from 112 children, which constitute 42% of the initial patient set, for further analysis.

Study Results

  • The study found the ratio of female to male patients was almost 10:1 (101 females to 11 males).
  • About 77% of injuries occurred during horse riding, and these incidents tended to be more severe compared to the injuries sustained while handling a horse.
  • The research indicated a significant correlation between the age of the child and the mechanism and localisation of the injury.

Study Conclusions

  • The research concluded that any strategies aimed at preventing horse-related injuries in children should consider the age-dependent nature of the injury.
  • The study also highlighted that the severity of injury is not necessarily connected to the riding experience of the child.

Cite This Article

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Kiss K, Swatek P, Lénárt I, Mayr J, Schmidt B, Pintér A, Höllwarth ME. (2008). Analysis of horse-related injuries in children. Pediatr Surg Int, 24(10), 1165-1169. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00383-008-2214-9

Publication

Pediatric surgery international
ISSN: 0179-0358
NlmUniqueID: 8609169
Country: Germany
Language: English
Volume: 24
Issue: 10
Pages: 1165-1169

Researcher Affiliations

Kiss, Katalin
  • Surgery Unit, Department of Paediatrics, University of Pécs, József A. u. 7, 7633 Pecs, Hungary. katalin_c_kiss@yahoo.de
Swatek, Paul
    Lénárt, Imre
      Mayr, Johannes
        Schmidt, Barbara
          Pintér, András
            Höllwarth, Michael E

              MeSH Terms

              • Accidental Falls / statistics & numerical data
              • Adolescent
              • Age Factors
              • Animals
              • Austria / epidemiology
              • Child
              • Child, Preschool
              • Fear
              • Female
              • Horses
              • Humans
              • Hungary / epidemiology
              • Infant
              • Injury Severity Score
              • Length of Stay
              • Male
              • Protective Devices / statistics & numerical data
              • Recreation
              • Retrospective Studies
              • Sex Distribution
              • Surveys and Questionnaires
              • Wounds and Injuries / epidemiology
              • Wounds and Injuries / psychology

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