J Korean Med Assoc.  2018 Feb;61(2):111-115. 10.5124/jkma.2018.61.2.111.

Trampoline-related injuries in Korea

• Choi ES
• Shin YW

• KMID: 2409018
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5124/jkma.2018.61.2.111

Abstract

The growing popularity of trampolines in Korea has resulted in a significant increase in the number of injuries associated with their use. However, little research has been conducted into trampoline-related injuries in Asian countries, including Korea and the incidence and characteristics of trampoline-related injuries have rarely been reported. In a review of the very few studies on these injuries in Korea, the mean age at injury was younger than has been reported in previous studies from other countries, and 46% of patients experienced fracture. Most injuries (82%) occurred in commercial facilities. In Korea, the safety management of trampolines is insufficient. Hence, safety guidelines for the use of trampolines should be recommended by relevant medical professionals.

Keyword

Child; Wounds and injuries; Trampoline; Korea

MeSH Terms

Asian Continental Ancestry Group
Child
Humans
Incidence
Korea*
Safety Management
Wounds and Injuries