JOURNAL ARTICLE

Contemporary Outcomes and Patterns of Injury Associated With Parachuting Accidents.

  • Published In: American Surgeon, 2024, v. 90, n. 10. P. 2501 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Elsayed, Ramsey S.; Pham, Avian; Chitibomma, Nikilish; Yates, Macey; Barrera, Kaylene; Atchison, Marvin J.; Gorski, Titio F. 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines injury patterns and hospital outcomes following parachuting accidents based on a retrospective review of 126 patients presenting to a Level II Trauma Center near high-volume recreational drop zones in Southern California between 2016 and 2023. The study found that lower extremity fractures (45%) and spinal injuries (38%) were the most common, with 34% of patients requiring surgical intervention and a median hospital stay of two days. Although the 30-day mortality rate was low (1.6%), serious injuries, including multilevel spinal trauma and intracranial hemorrhages, were observed, primarily among novice skydivers. The authors highlight the need for improved training and injury prevention strategies, noting limitations such as lack of injury incidence rates and data from other facilities.

Additional Information

  • Source:American Surgeon. 2024/10, Vol. 90, Issue 10, p2501
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0003-1348
  • DOI:10.1177/00031348241248809
  • Accession Number:179590730
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