Longboard injuries treated at a level 1 pediatric trauma center.
J Pediatr Surg
; 54(3): 569-571, 2019 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Recreation on longboards is gaining in popularity. The purpose of this study is to detail the injury patterns, treatment and management of children with longboarding injuries seen at a level 1 pediatric trauma center.METHODS:
A retrospective review using our trauma registry from 2006 to 2016 of pediatric patients who sustained injuries while riding a longboard.RESULTS:
Of 12,920 injured children, 64 (0.5%) were treated for injuries that occurred while riding a longboard. Median age was 14.5 years (IQR 13.6, 15.4) and 84% were male. Fifty-one (80%) suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) including 32 intracranial hemorrhages (ICH), 17 concussions, and 31 skull fractures. Seven (11%) were wearing helmets. Three patients required neurosurgical intervention. Extremity fractures were the most common reason for surgery. Ninety-six percent of patients were admitted to the hospital with a median length of stay of 1 day (IQR 1, 3). All children survived to discharge. Compared with skateboard injuries during the same period, TBI, ICH, concussion, and skull fractures were all greater.CONCLUSIONS:
TBI ranging from concussion to ICH requiring craniotomy is common in children injured while riding a longboard, and greater than rates after skateboarding injuries. Extremity fracture was the most common reason for operative intervention. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Traumatismos em Atletas
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Patinação
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Centros de Traumatologia
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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En
Ano de publicação:
2019
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Article