Unique Obstacle Race Injuries at an Extreme Sports Event: A Case Series

Authors

Marna R. Greenberg DO, MPH, FACEP, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Pamela H. Kim, University of South FloridaFollow
Robert T. Duprey, University of South FloridaFollow
Deepak A. Jayant DO, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Brent H. Steinweg DO, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Benjamin R. Preiss DO, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow
Gavin C. Barr Jr. MD, Lehigh Valley Health NetworkFollow

Publication/Presentation Date

11-7-2013

Abstract

Obstacle course endurance events are becoming more common. Appropriate preparedness for the volume and unique types of injury patterns, as well as the effect on public health these events may cause, has yet to be reported in emergency literature. We describe 5 patients who presented with diverse injuries to illustrate the variety of injuries sustained in this competitive event. In particular, 4 of the patients had a history of contact with electrical discharge, an obstacle distinctive to the Tough Mudder experience.

Volume

63

Issue

3

First Page

361

Last Page

366

ISSN

1097-6760

Published In/Presented At

Greenberg, M., Kim, P., Duprey, R., Jayant, D., Steinweg, B., Preiss, B., & Barr, G. (2014). Unique obstacle race injuries at an extreme sports event: a case series. Annals Of Emergency Medicine, 63(3), 361-366. doi:10.1016/j.annemergmed.2013.10.008

Disciplines

Emergency Medicine | Medical Specialties | Medicine and Health Sciences

PubMedID

24239287

LVHN link

http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=mnh&AN=24239287&site=ehost-live&scope=site

Department(s)

Department of Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine Faculty, Department of Emergency Medicine Residents, USF-LVHN SELECT Program Students

Document Type

Article