Equestrian injuries. Results of a prospective study

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Abstract
In a prospective study involving 110 injured equestrians, there were no noteworthy correlations between age, sex or experience of the amateur riders and injury occurrence. Tack failure caused several injuries. Among fox hunters the incidence was related only to frequency of hunts. The most common severe injury was to the head, associated with lack of headgear. Fewer than 20% of the 110 riders used a protective helmet. There were 4 renal contusions and 1 bladder laceration. The most frequent injuries were fractures of the upper extremities. Wearing a good-quality protective helmet and checking tack are important for injury prevention.

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