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[Roller skating accidents. A registry and questionnaire study].

P S Andersen1, M S Larsen

  • 1Odense Universitetshospital, ortopaedkirurgisk afdeling.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|July 15, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Roller skating injuries are common, with no difference in injury patterns between in-line and conventional skates. Wrist guards significantly reduce hand and wrist injuries, and experience may lower fracture incidence.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Traumatology

Context:

  • Roller skating injuries are a growing concern, with 283 cases reported at Odense University Hospital in 1996.
  • A study investigated injury patterns, safety gear usage, and specific fracture types in roller skaters.

Purpose:

  • To compare injury patterns between conventional and in-line roller skaters.
  • To assess the effectiveness of protective gear, particularly wrist guards.
  • To identify factors influencing fracture incidence in roller skating.

Summary:

  • No significant difference in injury patterns was found between in-line and conventional roller skaters.
  • Accidents frequently occurred at low speeds, and only 29% of skaters used protective gear.
  • Wrist guard use was associated with a significantly lower rate of hand and wrist injuries; splint-top fractures were not observed.

Impact:

  • Findings suggest that increased use of protective gear, especially wrist guards, can mitigate common roller skating injuries.
  • Promoting safety gear use and awareness of low-speed accident risks is crucial for injury prevention in roller skating.
  • Further research into experience-related injury reduction could inform targeted safety interventions.

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