Pediatric bowling injuries presenting to U.S. Emergency departments: a descriptive epidemiologic study

Key Points

• Bowling injuries among pediatric patients are prevalent in emergency departments, noticing various injury locations.
• Injury types vary significantly with age and sex, indicating tailored prevention strategies might be necessary.
• This descriptive epidemiologic study analyzes injury data collected from U.S. emergency departments over a specified period.
• Findings suggest a need for increased awareness and potential safety measures in youth bowling activities.