Citation

Butterwick DJ, Lafave MR, Lau BHF, Freeman T. Clin. J. Sport. Med. 2011; 21(3): 243-248.

Affiliation

Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Department of Physical Education and Recreational Studies, Mount Royal University, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; and Texas Orthopedic Associates, Dallas, Texas.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine, Publisher Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/JSM.0b013e318218acdd

PMID

21430525

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:: To introduce the Rodeo Catastrophic Injury Registry (RCIR) and quantify the nature and incidence of catastrophic injury and fatality in rodeo participants across North America. DESIGN:: Retrospective and prospective collection of catastrophic and fatal injury data in rodeo using an online registry (RCIR). SETTING:: Canada and the United States. PARTICIPANTS:: North American rodeo competitors. ASSESSMENT OF RISK FACTORS:: Age, gender, level of competition, rodeo event, mechanism of injury, and use of protective equipment. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:: Frequency, incidence, and nature of catastrophic injuries and fatalities among rodeo participants. RESULTS:: The incidence rate of catastrophic injury from 1989 to 2009 was 9.45 per 100 000 (49/518 286). The incidence rate of catastrophic injury during the 2007-2009 study period was 19.81 per 100 000 (19/95 892). The incidence rate of fatality from 1989 to 2009 was 4.05 per 100 000 (21/518 286). The incidence rate of fatality for the 2007-2009 study period was 7.29 per 100 000 (7/95 892). CONCLUSIONS:: Thoracic compression mechanisms of injury are most pervasive and likely to be fatal in rodeo and bull riding. It is unknown whether rodeo protective vests have a protective effect in reducing catastrophic and fatal injuries. On the contrary, helmet use in bull riding and rodeo events seems to have a protective effect in reducing both catastrophic injury and fatality.

Language: en