Keywords:
Bones, Musculoskeletal soft tissue, Trauma, Conventional radiography, CT, Ultrasound, Diagnostic procedure, Education, Socio-economic issues, Acute, Outcomes
Authors:
V. Maliakel1, N. El Saeity2, N. Ramesh1; 1Portlaoise/IE, 2Cheshire/UK
DOI:
10.1594/essr2017/P-0315
Imaging findings OR Procedure Details
Injuries are related to height of the equipment,
the height of fall,
age appropriate equipment,
age of the person,
surface related.
Injuries are more common in boys {52%} as compared to girls { 48%}: Fig 2
Injuries are common with monkey bars and swings.
Higher the bars or the climb more likely the injury; lack of hand rails or protective guards increases the chances of injury
Injuries are more common whilst using trampolines and bouncy castles,
either due to awkward fall,
collision between children and ill fitted apparatus
Injuries to the upper extremity are more common: 52 %,
lower extremity: 48 % : Fig 4
Children playing on playground equipment beyond the capability and restriction are likely to injure themselves
Small children are more likely to sustain injury due lack to coordination and control,
often trying to copy their older friends or siblings.
{ 40.2 %: n=833 in 2-6 years old}:Fig 3
Hard surface or surfaces with bark are more likely to greater extent of trauma with rubber mats/tiles being amongst the safest protection
Keeping safe at playgrounds and whilst using trampolines and bouncy castles is paramount
- Always follow safety instructions
- Follow height,
age and weight restrictions
- Avoid playgrounds that do not have satisfactory padded surfaces
- Always use safety equipment or seat belts
- Always supervise smaller children