D Dhar1. 1. Specialist in Orthopaedics, Department of Orthopaedics, Rustaq Hospital, South Batinah Region, Ministry of Health, Sultanate of Oman.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: This paper analyses the rate and patterns of parachuting injuries at the Sultans Oman Parachute Unit (SOPRA) in Oman. METHODS: Data on 150 patients referred to Rustaq Regional Referral Hospital was collected and analysed. The injuries were defined as severe (fractures, dislocation, head trauma) or minor (contusion, bruises, sprains). RESULT: The rate of severe injuries was 9 % and ankle fractures were the commonest. The minor injury rate was 13.5%. The injury rate increased in relation to age (p < 0.001). The type and possible mechanisms of injury are discussed with the recommendation for reducing the injury rates. CONCLUSION: We conclude that our data compares favourably with other studies except for higher incidence of severe injuries.
BACKGROUND: This paper analyses the rate and patterns of parachuting injuries at the Sultans Oman Parachute Unit (SOPRA) in Oman. METHODS: Data on 150 patients referred to Rustaq Regional Referral Hospital was collected and analysed. The injuries were defined as severe (fractures, dislocation, head trauma) or minor (contusion, bruises, sprains). RESULT: The rate of severe injuries was 9 % and ankle fractures were the commonest. The minor injury rate was 13.5%. The injury rate increased in relation to age (p < 0.001). The type and possible mechanisms of injury are discussed with the recommendation for reducing the injury rates. CONCLUSION: We conclude that our data compares favourably with other studies except for higher incidence of severe injuries.
Authors: Tiago Machado; João Serrano; Jose Pino-Ortega; Paulo Silveira; Antonio Antúnez; Sergio José Ibáñez Journal: Sensors (Basel) Date: 2022-04-26 Impact factor: 3.847