Head protection for horse riders: a cause for concern.
We report the frequency with which horse riders with a significant head injury present to a large accident and emergency department. We have also recorded details about the use of headwear and conclude that horse-riding is associated with a serious risk of head injury and 'protective' headwear may not always protect.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006260:Head Protective Devices; D006736:Horses; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011482:Protective Devices; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000517:prevention & control