Table 3

Sequelae after acute AIS ⩾ 2 sports in children from Trieste according to sports activity

ActivityAIS ⩾ 2 injuries registered (n)1988 follow up1997 follow up
Temporary sequelae (n)Cases lost (n)Controlled cases (n)Permanent sequelaeRisk ratio of permanent sequelae3-150 p Value
nAIS ⩾ 2 injuries (%)
School physical education4314311818.61.310.48
Basketball271349622.21.340.43
Football4313310613.90.770.66
Downhill skiing34615514.70.830.81
Volleyball1444214.30.900.89
Rollerskating15514213.30.840.79
Handball733114.30.950.96
Others (18 activities)371028 33-151 21.60.490.31
Total2206814333315.0
  • 3-150 Compared with all the other sports combined.

  • 3-151 Wrestling two of three; motor cross one of one.

  • AIS ⩾ 2, abbreviated injury scale ⩾ 2 (moderate to severe).