NEW NATIONAL STUDY EXAMINES PEDIATRIC MOBILITY AID-RELATED INJURIES
Monday, May 24, 2010
A new study by the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital examined pediatric mobility aid-related injuries. Researchers found that injury patterns varied by the type of mobility aid. Children who used crutches were more likely to sustain injuries to the arms and legs, while children who used walkers and wheelchairs were more likely to sustain injuries to the head. “Children who fall while using crutches may be able to catch themselves with their feet or hands more easily than those who fall while using walkers or wheelchairs,” said study author, Dr. Lara McKenzie, “thereby preventing injuries to the head but leading to more upper extremity injuries.”
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