title: Major pelvic injuries in equestrian sports.
abstract: A series of pelvic and acetabular injuries caused by horse riding accidents is reported. The importance of wearing appropriate protective clothing when riding is emphasised.
authors.affiliation: Meath Hospital, Dublin, Republic of Ireland.
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: O'Farrell
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Irshad
authors.forename: B S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Thorns
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: McElwain
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls; D000077:Acetabulum / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000818:Animals; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006260:Head Protective Devices; D006736:Horses; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D007085:Ilium / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D011481:Protective Clothing; D011630:Pubic Bone / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D012446:Sacroiliac Joint / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery