The distribution of injuries among pediatric hoverboard riders and skateboarders was similar, according to a recent study, with fractures, contusions, and sprains and/or strains being the most common types of injuries in both riders. However, there was a higher number of sprains and/or strains in skateboarders when compared with hoverboard users. Data regarding hoverboard and skateboard injuries in children aged <18 years were obtained from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System for calendar years 2015 and 2016, and included demographics, body regions injured, and emergency department (ED) disposition. Researchers found:

• There were an estimated 26,854 hoverboard and 121,398 skateboard injuries treated in US EDs between 2015 and 2016.
• The mean and median ages for hoverboard and skateboard injuries were 11 and 13 years, respectively.
• In both groups, boys were more commonly injured.
• The majority of hoverboard injuries occurred at home, whereas skateboard injuries occurred on the street.
• The wrists were the most common injured body part, and fractures were the most common diagnosis in both groups.