Severe trampoline injuries and their risk factors among children and the young
Sinikumpu, J.-J.; Salokorpi, N.; Suo-Palosaari, M.; Pesälä, J.; Serlo, W.
Duodecim; Laaketieteellinen Aikakauskirja 132(11): 1061-1068
2016
ISSN/ISBN: 0012-7183 PMID: 27400592 Document Number: 688849
Although the majority of trampoline injuries in children are minor, severe injuries occur as well. We have analyzed the risk factors, treatment and outcome of severe trampoline injuries treated in the Oulu University Hospital in children and the young between April and November 2105. There was a total of eight severe injuries. Five injuries involved a danger of death. Almost all severe trampoline injuries resulted from an unsuccessful trick. A safety net was in use in half of the cases. All cervical spine injuries would have been avoided provided that the children would have refrained from doing a somersault on the trampoline.