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  • 1Tärnaby Health Center, Tärnaby, Sweden.

Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy : Official Journal of the ESSKA
|December 6, 2001
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Telemark skiing injuries, particularly to the ankle/foot, have decreased over time. Increased use of high-buckle boots may be protecting skiers from severe injuries.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedics
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Telemark skiing is associated with specific injury patterns.
  • Understanding injury trends is crucial for prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate telemark skiing injuries in Sweden from 1989-2000.
  • To analyze injury ratios, locations, causes, and trends over time.
  • To investigate the role of boot type in injury prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of injured telemark skiers (n=94) and a control group.
  • Data collected via injury forms and interviews over 12 seasons.
  • Analysis of injury location, cause, severity, and boot characteristics.

Main Results:

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  • Falls were the most common cause of injury (70%).
  • Ankle/foot injuries were most frequent but decreased over time (35% to 22%).
  • Beginners had higher injury rates; high-buckle boots showed a protective effect.

Conclusions:

  • Telemark skiing injuries, especially ankle/foot, have declined.
  • The shift towards high-buckle boots may contribute to reduced injury severity.
  • Further research into protective equipment is warranted.