Table 6 Comparison of incidence rate of military parachute injuries
Investigation | Study design | Injury case definition | Sample | Type of parachuting | Incidence rate (/1000) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Knapik et al. [2], 2011 | Prospective study | Physical damage to body reported by medics in the drop zone | The 82nd Airborne Division of the XVIII Airborne Corps; trained paratroopers in training exercises | Static line | 10.5 |
Hughs et al. [4], 2008 | Retrospective study | Injuries recorded in unit medical records | 4th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment; trained paratroopers in training exercises | Static line | 50.5 |
Farrow [5], 1992 | Prospective study | Physical damage to body requiring evacuation from drop zone, withdrawal from exercise, duty restriction, or hospitalization (excluded abrasions and lacerations) | Parachute Battalion Group, Australia; trained paratroopers in training exercises | Static line | 7.1 |
Dhar [6], 2007 | Retrospective study | Referred cases for parachute related injuries from local military unit | Not clearly stated | Not clearly stated | Minor injuries = 13.5 Major injuries = 9.0 |
Deaton and Roby [7], 2010 | Prospective study | Any personnel reporting to the military surgeon for care related to airborne operations in the drop zone and placed on limited duty | US Marine Reconnaissance unit in Iraq; trained paratroopers in training exercises | Static line | 8.23 |
Essex-Lopresti [9], 1946 | Retrospective study | Any physical damage recorded in drop zone by medical officer | 6th Airborne Division, United Kingdom; trained paratroopers in training exercises | Static line | 21.0 |