Is horse riding a dangerous recreation for young girls? A study at emergency departments of Lahti City Hospital and Päijat-Häme Central Hospital, Lahti

R Niskanen; J Lindahl; R Mokka; O Korkala

Is horse riding a dangerous recreation for young girls? A study at emergency departments of Lahti City Hospital and Päijat-Häme Central Hospital, Lahti

Ann Chir Gynaecol. 1994;83(3):225-8.

Authors

R Niskanen¹, J Lindahl, R Mokka, O Korkala

Affiliation

¹ Päijät-Häme Central Hospital, Lahti, Finland.

PMID: 7857067

Abstract

Horse-related injuries form a notable part of sports and leisure time accidents. 54% of the injured were female riders under the age of 20 years. The most serious injuries were upper extremity ones. Over one third of the riders had suffered previously from horse-related injuries.

MeSH terms

Accidental Falls
Adolescent
Adult
Animals
Arm Injuries / epidemiology
Arm Injuries / etiology
Athletic Injuries / epidemiology*
Child
Emergency Service, Hospital / statistics & numerical data
Female
Finland / epidemiology
Horses*
Humans
Leg Injuries / epidemiology
Leg Injuries / etiology
Male
Prospective Studies
Recreation
Seasons