title: [Trampoline injuries in children].
abstract: Trampolines for home use have become common in Finland during the past ten years, being especially favored by children. Trampoline jumping is beneficial and constructive physical exercise, but poses a significant risk for injuries. The most common injuries include sprains and strains. During summertime, trampoline injuries account for as many as 13% of children's accidents requiring hospital care. Fractures are by far the most common trampoline injuries requiring hospital care. Injuries can be prevented by using safety nets. Only one child at a time is allowed to jump on the trampoline.
authors.affiliation: Oulun yliopistollinen sairaala, Lastenkirurgian ja -ortopedian yksikkö.
authors.forename: Juha-Jaakko
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Sinikumpu
authors.forename: Eeva
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Antila
authors.forename: Jussi
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Korhonen
authors.forename: Johanna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Rättyä
authors.forename: Willy
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Serlo
mesh_terms: D000061:Accidents, Home / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005387:Finland / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D012621:Seasons; D019876:Sports Equipment; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000453:epidemiology