Retrospective analysis of equestrian-related injuries presenting to a level 1 trauma center.

Objective: Report the incidence, pattern, and severity of equestrian-related injuries presenting to a rural level 1 trauma center and detail the total radiation dose, imaging, and hospital charges related to those injuries.

Methods: An IRB-approved retrospective review of patients presenting to our facility following equine-related trauma was conducted. Demographics, mechanism of injury, types and number of imaging exams, approximate radiation dose administered, imaging findings, Injury Severity Score (ISS), rate/length of hospitalization, and approximate cost of care were recorded.