The website “Ebonet.D” warned that jumping on a trampoline increases the risk of young children suffering from cruciate ligament tears, in addition to bone fractures and spinal injuries. Because their motor and coordination skills are still incomplete, their joints are very unstable.
The website, which is the official portal for German pharmacists, added that the risk increases especially when several children jump together. As it is often the case that one child falls on another, lands incorrectly, or falls from the trampoline.
Abonite.de added that accidents often occur while practicing some other sports, such as football, basketball, volleyball, and skiing, noting that a tear in the cruciate ligament can be inferred by hearing a “popping” sound accompanied by swelling or immediate instability.
The danger of the matter is that younger children cannot undergo surgery like adults; Because their growth plates are still open.
These serious knee injuries at an early age prevent children from participating in competitive sports later in most cases, and the risk of osteoarthritis increases significantly. The knee suddenly becomes 10 to 20 years older than the patient’s age.
It is possible to prevent a child from suffering a cruciate ligament tear by taking the necessary preventive measures when practicing jumping on a trampoline, such as the child jumping on his own and learning how to land properly and jump barefoot, in addition to ensuring the durability and safety of the trampoline device.