Although our study disagrees with claims suggesting that the lighter weight of female patients makes them more susceptible to injuries, the weight differential between children and adults may be significant enough to cause the disproportionate airborne mechanisms observed in children, further contributing to head/face injuries in youth riders.
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Sex- and Age-Specific Analysis of Mountain Biking Injuries: A 10-Year Review of National Injury Data.
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