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Citation |
Mulligan CS, Adams S, Brown J. Inj. Prev. 2017; 23(5): 352-354. |
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Affiliation |
Neuroscience Research Australia, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia School of Medical Sciences, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2017, BMJ Publishing Group) |
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27528404 |
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Abstract |
Indoor trampoline parks are increasing as a source of injuries among children. We conducted a prospective cohort study, with semi-structured interview and medical record review, of children aged <17 years presenting to a paediatric emergency department following an injury at an indoor trampoline park. In a 6-month period in 2014, 40 such children (55% female) presented to the department. Common mechanisms were individual jumpers falling while attempting a somersault or trick, landing awkwardly on an obstacle such as a ball or protective padding, and multiple users on a single trampoline. Most sustained soft tissue injuries (n=22, 55%) and fractured bones (n=15, 37.5%). One child sustained an unstable cervical fracture/dislocation. Unlike domestic trampolines, where the majority of injuries occur from falling off, most trampoline-park injuries occur on the trampoline surface. These differences require injury prevention strategies that engage children, carers and businesses to meet best practice design and management standards. Language: en |