Retrospective analysis of equestrian-related injuries presenting to a level 1 trauma center

ConclusionPatient age greater than 54  years and mechanism of injury are strong predictors of the ISS, injury localization, healthcare expenditure, and mean hospital stay. With the exception of obvious minor wounds, full trauma work-ups (CT chest/abdomen/pelvis and cervical spine) are encouraged for equestrian-related injuries in older patients and those injured by a fall.
Source: Emergency Radiology - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research