Table 3 Number of injuries, injuries leading to PMI, risk of PMI and average degree of PMI by body region
From: Characteristics of equestrian accidents and injuries leading to permanent medical impairment
Injured Body Region | Total Number of Injuries (during 2017–2018) | Number of injuries leading to PMI* (during 2017–2018) | Risk of PMI* (%) | Average degree of PMI* (min-max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Head and Neck | 961 | 34 | 4 | 12(1–90) |
Upper Extremity | 717 | 133 | 19 | 3(1–9) |
Torso | 471 | 50 | 11 | 4(1–14) |
Lower Extremity | 551 | 97 | 18 | 3(1–14) |
Spine** | 242 | 28 | 12 | 7(1–90) |
Other injuries | 16 | 1 | 6 | 7(-) |
Total Number of Injuries | 2,958 | 314 | 11 | 4(1–90) |
Total Number of Riders | 2,450 | 297 | 12 | 4(1–90) |