Factors associated with time to return to horse racing following a clavicle fracture in jockeys competing in Great Britain: A review and analysis of medical records.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Competitive horse racing is the second largest sport in Great Britain by spectator attendance, employability, and revenue. It is a lucrative yet hazardous sport, with high injury rates, particularly from falls. Clavicular fractures are one of the most common injuries reported, yet their management, especially regarding return to racing, is under-researched. The purpose of this study was to explore the factors associated with the time to return to competition following a clavicular fracture in jockeys competing in Great Britain.

Materials and methods

This review of medical records utilised data from the British Horseracing Authority spanning 2011-2018, inclusive. Data included the jockey's age, sex, type of licence, race discipline, location of incident, and fracture

SUBMITTER: Newton LJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11756748 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature