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Mountain biking injuries in rural England
Authors:Jeys L M  Cribb G  Toms A D  Hay S M
Institution:Trauma Unit, Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, UK. lee.jeys@btclick.com
Abstract:BACKGROUND: Off road mountain biking is now an extremely popular recreation and a potent cause of serious injury. AIM: To establish the morbidity associated with this sport. METHODS: Data were collected prospectively over one year on all patients presenting with an injury caused by either recreational or competitive off road mountain biking. RESULTS: Eighty four patients were identified, 70 males and 14 females, with a mean age of 22.5 years (range 8-71). Most accidents occurred during the summer months, most commonly in August. Each patient had an average of 1.6 injuries (n = 133) and these were divided into 15 categories, ranging from minor soft tissue to potentially life threatening. Operative intervention was indicated for 19 patients (23%) and several required multiple procedures. The commonest injuries were clavicle fractures (13%), shoulder injuries (12%), and distal radial fractures (11%). However, of a more sinister nature, one patient had a C2/3 dislocation requiring urgent stabilisation, one required a chest drain for a haemopneumothorax, and another required an emergency and life saving nephrectomy. CONCLUSION: This sport has recently experienced an explosion in popularity, and, as it carries a significant risk of potentially life threatening injury across all levels of participation, the use of protective equipment to reduce this significant morbidity may be advisable.
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