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Rodeo Injuries: The Role of Safety Equipment

July 24, 2021

C. R. Reisenauer, J. W. Stoneback

University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Aurora, Colorado

 

SUMMARY

Background. Rodeo is an inherently dangerous competition and the equipment utilized to reduce the risk of injury is not well defined in the existing literature. Methods. A systematic review of the literature published between 1990 and 2018 was conducted and combined with personal and anecdotal reports to review and assess the role that protective equipment plays in mitigating rodeo-related injuries. Results. Studies that reported the use of protective equipment noted that helmets and protective vests prevented minor and severe trauma, though did not comprehensive- ly limit fatal events. There was limited literature describing the usefulness of other supportive equipment used for injuries to the extremities and the neck. In studies surveying competitors, many athletes reported underuse of protective equipment due to perceived image and uncertain effectiveness. Conclusions. Further investigation is required to quantify the impact of protective equipment as it pertains to the incidence of injury in the rodeo population.

KEY WORDS: Rodeo; injury; safety equipment; protective equipment; sports; trauma.

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