Citation

Lloyd RG. Br. J. Sports Med. 1987; 21(1): 22-24.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1987, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3580722

PMCID

PMC1478604

Abstract

All horse-related injuries presenting to an Accident Service over a two-year period were investigated. 237 patients presented. The injuries were not considerable in absolute number but were in severity. There was a high morbidity with 22% of all patients requiring admission to hospital, 50% of all admissions because of head injuries. At least seven life-threatening injuries were identified and there were other severe pelvic and spinal injuries. The wearing of protective head gear remains the most important safety measure.

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