Swinging by the emergency department: A 10-year analysis on playground injuries of the head and neck.

Purpose: Playground injuries, specifically to the head and neck, are common among children. This study aims to assess the current trends in pediatric head and neck playground equipment injuries by estimating the nationwide occurrence of emergency department (ED) visits over the last 10 years.

Materials And Methods: The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) was queried regarding ED visits of pediatric head and neck injuries involving playground equipment from 2013 to 2022.