Track-Related Injuries in Children and Adolescents Treated in US Emergency Departments from 1991 Through 2008

摘要: Background: Track is a popular sport among children and adolescents. participants have high rate of injury, often from overuse. Purpose: To determine national patterns track-related injuries adolescents aged 10 to 18 years treated in US emergency departments. Study Design: Descriptive epidemiologic study. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted using data the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System Consumer Product Safety Commission for patients 1991 through 2008. Sample weights were used calculate estimates based on 4496 actual cases. Bivariate comparisons between categorical variables assessed with odds ratios 95% CIs. Trend significance numbers rates over time analyzed linear regression. Results: From 2008, an estimated 159 663 departments, average 8870 cases per year. The overall number increased 36.3%, 7702 496 2008 (P = 0.039). Boys more likely sustain pelvic girls ankle injuries. Body parts injured varied by specific track activity or event performed; hurdling result injury upper extremities head, whereas sprinting pelvis leg. Conclusion: There are several age-, sex-, activity-specific Given participation corresponding increase injuries, research needed how best prevent these Language: en