@article{ref1,
title="Equine-related injury: a retrospective analysis of outcomes over a 10-year period",
journal="American journal of surgery",
year="2008",
author="Clarke, Callisia N. and Tsuei, Betty J. and Butler, Karyn L.",
volume="195",
number="5",
pages="702-704",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Morbidity and financial loss caused by equine-related injuries may be significant. The purposes of this study were to determine the patterns of equine-related injury and the impact on outcomes. METHODS: A 10-year retrospective review of equine-related injuries was performed. Age, gender, mechanism, injury severity score, Glasgow Coma Score, length of stay, surgical interventions, and mortality were assessed. RESULTS: Of 80 emergency department evaluations, 76 patients were admitted and form the basis of this study. The most frequent mechanism of injury was fall (68%), followed by crush injuries (15%), kicks (8%), and trampling (5%). Musculoskeletal injuries were most common (64%). Thirty-eight (50%) patients required surgical intervention. Thirty-seven (52%) patients were discharged home; 34% required outpatient physical therapy, and 14% required inpatient rehabilitation. The mortality rate was 7%. CONCLUSIONS: Equine-related injuries resulted in significant morbidity; most victims required outpatient or inpatient rehabilitation. The use of preventive strategies may minimize mortality and reduce the financial impact of postinjury morbidity.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0002-9610",
doi="10.1016/j.amjsurg.2007.11.007",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amjsurg.2007.11.007"
}