Major pelvic injuries in equestrian sports

A series of pelvic and acetabular injuries caused by horse riding accidents is reported. The importance of wearing appropriate protective clothing when riding is emphasised.

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Published inBritish journal of sports medicine Vol. 31; no. 3; pp. 249 - 251
Main Authors O'Farrell, D A, Irshad, F, Thorns, B S, McElwain, J P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine 01.09.1997
BMJ Publishing Group LTD
Subjects
Accidental Falls
acetabulum
Acetabulum - injuries
Acetabulum - surgery
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Animals
Athletic Injuries - etiology
Athletic Injuries - surgery
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Fracture Fixation, Internal
Fractures, Bone - etiology
Fractures, Bone - surgery
Head Protective Devices
horse riding
Horses
Hospitalization
Humans
Ilium - injuries
Ilium - surgery
Length of Stay
Male
Middle Aged
Pelvic Bones - injuries
Pelvic Bones - surgery
pelvis
Protective Clothing
Pubic Bone - injuries
Pubic Bone - surgery
Sacroiliac Joint - injuries
Sacroiliac Joint - surgery
Short Reports
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Summary:A series of pelvic and acetabular injuries caused by horse riding accidents is reported. The importance of wearing appropriate protective clothing when riding is emphasised.
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ISSN:0306-3674
1473-0480
DOI:10.1136/bjsm.31.3.249