Abstract
Objective:To investigate the incidence of trampoline park injuries (TPIs) at a local recreational facility and to quantify the burden on emergency and orthopaedic services at our institute. Methods:All patients that presented to the Emergency Department (ED) from the trampoline park via ambulance from July 2014 to November 2015 were included in the study. Patients’ medical records were reviewed for clinical details including date, location and type of injury, treatment received, length of stay and outpatient follow-up. A cost analysis was performed to estimate the financial impact of each injury.Results: A total of 71 patients were included in the study, with a mean age of 20 (7-48). Soft tissue sprains (n=29, 41%) and fractures (n=25, 35%) were the most common injuries, with the majority occurring in the lower limb. Two patients sustained open tibial fractures necessitating transfer to level 1 trauma centres. Fourteen patients (20%) underwent surgery, predominantly requiring open reduction and internal fixation. Overall, 18 patients (25%) required admission to hospital with mean length of stay of 2 days. The cost for pre-hospital, emergency and in-patient care amounted to over £80,000. Conclusion:TPIs pose a significant financial cost for local orthopaedic and emergency services. Contrary to studies evaluating home trampoline injuries, the majority of fractures at trampoline parks occurred in the lower limbs. Improved injury prevention strategies are required to help reduce morbidity and lower the financial implications for local NHS trusts.
Highlights
IntroductionIts debut appearance in the Sydney year 2000 Games of the XXVII Olympiad has further propelled its widespread affection as a sport
In light of the risks associated with trampoline use, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) have published several policy statements consistently discouraging the recreational use of trampolines [12,13,14,15]
Royal Surrey County Hospital, via ambulance with injuries sustained at the local recreational trampoline park were included in the study
Summary
Its debut appearance in the Sydney year 2000 Games of the XXVII Olympiad has further propelled its widespread affection as a sport This is reflected by the large increase in trampoline sales over the last 15 years in the United Kingdom [1]. Trampoline-related injuries are common in both the paediatric [3, 4] and adult populations.[5] Injuries commonly occur following falls on the mat, falls off the trampoline apparatus, impact with trampoline frames or springs, and in collisions with simultaneous users [6,7,8]. The most recent statement by the AAP recognises the specific lack of data regarding the safety of recreational trampoline parks and recommends strict adherence to its guidelines for trampoline use at such venues [14]
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