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Review
. 2012 Oct-Nov;32(7):741-7.
doi: 10.1097/BPO.0b013e31824b753c.

Preventable childhood injuries

Steven Lovejoy  1 , Jennifer M Weiss, Howard R Epps, Lewis E Zionts, John Gaffney
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Review

Preventable childhood injuries

Steven Lovejoy et al. J Pediatr Orthop. 2012 Oct-Nov.

Abstract

Background: This is a literature review generated from The Committee on Trauma and Prevention of Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America to bring to the forefront 4 main areas of preventable injuries in children.

Methods: Literature review of pertinent published studies or available information of 4 areas of childhood injury: trampoline and moonbouncers, skateboards, all-terrain vehicles, and lawn mowers.

Results: Much literature exists on these injuries.

Conclusions: Preventable injuries occur at alarming rates in children. By arming the orthopaedist with a concise account of these injuries, patient education and child safety may be promoted.

Level of evidence: 3.

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