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Citation

Swinney C. Hawaii J. Med. Public Health 2015; 74(12): 403-405.

Affiliation

John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i, Honolulu, HI.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, University Clinical, Education and Research Associates (UCERA))

DOI

unavailable

PMID

26668771

PMCID

PMC4675365

Abstract

Surfing is a popular recreational sport that carries a substantial risk of injury. Although head injuries are frequently documented in the surfing population, an in depth assessment of the prevalence of surfing-related head injury has not been reported. A web-based survey was conducted in May of 2015. Participants were asked a series of questions regarding surfing-related injuries and demographic characteristics. A total of 50 responses were obtained, of which 35 (70%) reported sustaining a head injury. The most common injury was laceration of the head/face (n=27), followed by concussion (n=13). Other injuries, such as skull fracture and broken nose, were also reported. Only 2 of the 50 participants reported wearing a protective helmet. Neurosurgical intervention was required in 2 instances. Increased emphasis on preventative measures by the medical community may reduce the future incidence of such injuries. Medical professionals should be aware of the most common forms of injury sustained by the surfing population in order to better recognize and treat these conditions.


Language: en

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