Intracranial hematoma in experienced teenage equestrians.
Intracranial hematoma in pediatric equestrians is rare, notwithstanding the lack of uniform standards and requirements for the use of protective headgear during equestrian events. We report two teenage helmeted equestrians who sustained severe head trauma with intracranial hematoma due to falls during equestrian events. Current recommendations for the use of equestrian headgear are reviewed.
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Department of Neurology (Pediatric), Nassau County Medical Center/SUNY at Stony Brook, East Meadow 11554, USA.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000818:Animals; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D002648:Child; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006260:Head Protective Devices / Q000592:standards*; D006408:Hematoma, Subdural / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006736:Horses; D006801:Humans