Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
. 1987 Mar;21(1):22-4.
doi: 10.1136/bjsm.21.1.22.

Riding and other equestrian injuries: considerable severity

R G Lloyd

Riding and other equestrian injuries: considerable severity

R G Lloyd. Br J Sports Med. 1987 Mar.

Abstract

All horse-related injuries presenting to an Accident Service over a two-year period were investigated. 237 patients presented. The injuries were not considerable in absolute number but were in severity. There was a high morbidity with 22% of all patients requiring admission to hospital, 50% of all admissions because of head injuries. At least seven life-threatening injuries were identified and there were other severe pelvic and spinal injuries. The wearing of protective head gear remains the most important safety measure.

PubMed Disclaimer

References

    1. Br Med J. 1973 Sep 8;3(5879):532-4 - PubMed
    1. Injury. 1981 Jan;12(4):279-82 - PubMed
    1. Med J Aust. 1984 Nov 10;141(10):632-5 - PubMed
    1. Arch Emerg Med. 1985 Jun;2(2):85-7 - PubMed