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Der Unfallchirurg2016; 121(2); 152-158; doi: 10.1007/s00113-016-0288-8

[Injury to the upper limbs and prevention in equestrian sports].

Abstract: The upper limb is one of the most frequently injured body regions in equestrian sports, but it is unclear which injuries are involved, and there are no data on the associated accident mechanism. The present study is aimed at evaluating the accident mechanisms, injuries of the upper limbs, and the circumstances of the accident in equestrian sports. We included 218 patients who were all treated between 2006 and 2014 at the level I trauma center at the Medical University in Hannover because of equestrian-related accidents. The most frequent injuries were fractures and bruising in the shoulder area, fingers and hands, and the distal area of the lower arm, which were mostly caused by the horse kicking. To prevent hand injuries it is recommended that gloves are worn; the potential introduction of strengthened materials could protect the bones from severe bumping. Training in falling techniques to prevent serious injury to the upper limb would be useful. In general, primary prevention in equestrian sports should be extended to counteract the increasing neglect of protective equipment.
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Publication Date: 2016-12-10 PubMed ID: 27933356DOI: 10.1007/s00113-016-0288-8Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research conducted at Medical University in Hannover focuses on understanding the commonly occurring upper limb injuries among equestrians and suggests strategic prevention measures for the same. The study derives these findings based on the data collected from 218 patients suffering from equestrian-related accidents treated at the university’s trauma center from 2006 to 2014.

Study Objective

  • The aim of this research was to analyze and understand accident mechanisms, injuries to upper limbs, and surrounding circumstances in equestrian sports accidents.

Findings

  • The study found that the upper limb is most frequently injured in equestrian sports. The most common injuries are fractures and bruising in the shoulder area, fingers, hands, and lower arm’s distal area.
  • These injuries are primarily caused when a horse kicks the rider.

Preventive Recommendations

  • The study recommends wearing gloves to prevent hand injuries during such sporting activities. The suggested gloves can be further equipped with strengthened materials to protect the bones from intense bumps.
  • Another helpful preventive measure pointed out in this research is the training in falling techniques. Such a training can equip the riders with the necessary skills to prevent serious injuries to the upper limb while falling from the horse.
  • The research also highlighted the increasing disregard for protective equipment in equestrian sports, thus stressing the need for extended primary prevention measures. The research suggests that promoting the use of appropriate protective gear can lower the occurrence of serious injuries.

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APA
Schröter C, Bielefeld M, Bielefeld D, Macke C, Winkelmann C, Mommsen P, Krettek C, Zeckey C. (2016). [Injury to the upper limbs and prevention in equestrian sports]. Unfallchirurg, 121(2), 152-158. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00113-016-0288-8

Publication

Der Unfallchirurg
ISSN: 1433-044X
NlmUniqueID: 8502736
Country: Germany
Language: ger
Volume: 121
Issue: 2
Pages: 152-158

Researcher Affiliations

Schröter, C
  • Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Deutschland. schroeter-christian@web.de.
  • Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Orthopädie und Handchirurgie, Klinikum Wolfsburg, Wolfsburg, Deutschland. schroeter-christian@web.de.
Bielefeld, M
  • Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Deutschland.
Bielefeld, D
  • Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Deutschland.
Macke, C
  • Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Deutschland.
Winkelmann, C
  • Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Deutschland.
Mommsen, P
  • Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Deutschland.
Krettek, C
  • Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Deutschland.
Zeckey, C
  • Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625, Hannover, Deutschland.
  • Klinik für Allgemeine, Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Klinikum der Universität München, München, Deutschland.

MeSH Terms

  • Accidental Falls / prevention & control
  • Animals
  • Arm Injuries / prevention & control
  • Arm Injuries / surgery
  • Athletic Injuries / diagnosis
  • Athletic Injuries / prevention & control
  • Athletic Injuries / surgery
  • Finger Injuries / prevention & control
  • Finger Injuries / surgery
  • Fractures, Bone / prevention & control
  • Fractures, Bone / surgery
  • Hand Injuries / prevention & control
  • Hand Injuries / surgery
  • Horses
  • Humans
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Protective Clothing
  • Risk Factors

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