A survey on orthopedic injuries during a marathon sled dog race.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This prospective observational study aimed to describe and quantify orthopedic injuries (OI) during a marathon sled dog race that led to discontinuation of racing (dropped dogs [DDs]) and to suggest potential associations with risk factors during the event.

Study design

Prospective observational study.

Animals

A total of 989 Nordic breed endurance sled dogs that participated in the 2011 Iditarod Sled Dog Race. Data were collected via an extensive questionnaire, medical records, and speed calculations based on Global Positioning System equipment on each dog sled. OI risk factors and DD incidence were statistically analyzed on dogs and teams completing at least half the race distance, including Student's t-test, Pearson's chi-squared test, Poisson regress

SUBMITTER: von Pfeil DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6067524 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature