TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2012//
TI  - Preventable childhood injuries
JO  - Journal of pediatric orthopedics
A1  - Lovejoy, Steven
A1  - Weiss, Jennifer M.
A1  - Epps, Howard R.
A1  - Zionts, Lewis E.
A1  - Gaffney, John
SP  - 741
EP  - 747
VL  - 32
IS  - 7
N2  - 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.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0271-6798
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/BPO.0b013e31824b753c
ID  - ref1
ER  -