Trampoline-related injuries in Korea
10.5124/jkma.2018.61.2.111
- Author:
Eun Seok CHOI
1
;
Yong Woon SHIN
Author Information
1. Gachon University Gil Hospital, Incheon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Child;
Wounds and injuries;
Trampoline;
Korea
- MeSH:
Asian Continental Ancestry Group;
Child;
Humans;
Incidence;
Korea;
Safety Management;
Wounds and Injuries
- From:Journal of the Korean Medical Association
2018;61(2):111-115
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The growing popularity of trampolines in Korea has resulted in a significant increase in the number of injuries associated with their use. However, little research has been conducted into trampoline-related injuries in Asian countries, including Korea and the incidence and characteristics of trampoline-related injuries have rarely been reported. In a review of the very few studies on these injuries in Korea, the mean age at injury was younger than has been reported in previous studies from other countries, and 46% of patients experienced fracture. Most injuries (82%) occurred in commercial facilities. In Korea, the safety management of trampolines is insufficient. Hence, safety guidelines for the use of trampolines should be recommended by relevant medical professionals.
