Epidemiology of watersport related traumatic spinal cord injuries in New Zealand (2007–2021)
Watersport-related TSCI in New Zealand predominantly affects the young, Maori and males, with cervical spine injuries, particularly from diving accidents being most common. Seasonal trends suggest a need for targeted prevention during warmer months. These findings provide insights for public health initiatives, clinical management and the development of prevention strategies.
Authors
- John R. Mitchell
- Bo E. Madsen
- Rowan Schouten (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3556-7264)
- Joshua Mitchell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4026-8680)
- Alpesh Patel
Institutions
- Middlemore Hospital (NZ)
- Christchurch Hospital (NZ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- ANZ Journal of Surgery
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/ans.19382
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00