PSXVI-9 An Analysis of Horse Related Injuries

Autor: W Gombeski, S Pollack, K.A. Lawyer, T Cooper, F Mattingly, F. C. Camargo
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2018
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Popis: Horseback riding is a rewarding and thrilling sport and recreational activity. However, it does not come without risks. A high percentage of riders will experience some sort of injury, with different degrees of severity, throughout their riding careers. In an attempt to direct educational efforts for injury prevention while around horses, a deeper understanding of the types of injuries, and what causes people to be admitted to the hospital, are needed. This study looked at 2017 horse-related injuries data from the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital. Out of 251 total patients, 191 were treated in the Emergency Department and released, and 60 were admitted to the hospital. The study population consisted of the 60 admitted patients. These numbers indicate that the admission rate to UK Hospital is 23.9% for horse-related injuries. The age of all patients ranged from 1 to 75 years of age, 147 were female and 104 were male. There was no significant difference between gender in this population. The population was divided by age groups (children: 0–12; Teenagers: 13–19; Young Adults (20–35); Adults (36–55); Seniors (>56). The admittance rate was higher in children and seniors (p
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