Abstract
To investigate the demographic details and patterns of injuries related to horse handling, we reviewed 637 horse-related injuries in 581 stable- or stud-workers in a representative area of thoroughbred stabling in Japan. We found that (1) injuries occurred most frequently in a group of a relatively young workers, with a seasonal variation; (2) the principal mechanism of injury was kicks, which accounted for 39.2% of all injuries, including 11 serious and one lethal visceral injuries; (3) the upper half of the body was more frequently involved than the lower half; and (4) the peripheral bones (hand and foot) and the ribs accounted for more than half of 148 fractures. These findings are distinct from those in horse-riding injuries reported in the literature and emphasize the importance in developing preventive strategies specifically for workers in horse stables.
Similar content being viewed by others
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Additional information
Received: 31 October 2000
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Iba, K., Wada, T., Kawaguchi, S. et al. Horse-related injuries in a thoroughbred stabling area in Japan. Arch Orth Traum Surg 121, 501–504 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s004020100278
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s004020100278