@article{ref1,
title="Longboard injuries treated at a level 1 pediatric trauma center",
journal="Journal of pediatric surgery",
year="2019",
author="Russell, Katie W. and Katz, Micah G. and Short, Scott S. and Scaife, Eric R. and Fenton, Stephen J.",
volume="54",
number="3",
pages="569-571",
abstract="INTRODUCTION: Recreation on longboards is gaining in popularity. The purpose of this study is to detail the injury patterns, treatment and management of children with longboarding injuries seen at a level 1 pediatric trauma center. <br><br>METHODS: A retrospective review using our trauma registry from 2006 to 2016 of pediatric patients who sustained injuries while riding a longboard. <br><br>RESULTS: Of 12,920 injured children, 64 (0.5%) were treated for injuries that occurred while riding a longboard. Median age was 14.5 years (IQR 13.6, 15.4) and 84% were male. Fifty-one (80%) suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) including 32 intracranial hemorrhages (ICH), 17 concussions, and 31 skull fractures. Seven (11%) were wearing helmets. Three patients required neurosurgical intervention. Extremity fractures were the most common reason for surgery. Ninety-six percent of patients were admitted to the hospital with a median length of stay of 1 day (IQR 1, 3). All children survived to discharge. Compared with skateboard injuries during the same period, TBI, ICH, concussion, and skull fractures were all greater. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: TBI ranging from concussion to ICH requiring craniotomy is common in children injured while riding a longboard, and greater than rates after skateboarding injuries. Extremity fracture was the most common reason for operative intervention. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: III.<br><br>Copyright © 2018. Published by Elsevier Inc.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-3468",
doi="10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2018.10.098",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2018.10.098"
}