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Snowboarding injuries in children.

J A Drkulec¹, M Letts

¹Division of Pediatric Orthopoedics, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, University of Ottawa.

Canadian Journal of Surgery. Journal Canadien De Chirurgie

|January 5, 2002

Summary

Snowboarding injuries in children predominantly affect the upper extremity, unlike adults who more commonly sustain lower extremity injuries. This study analyzed injury patterns in pediatric snowboarders.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Traumatology
Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

Snowboarding is a popular winter sport with a significant risk of injury, particularly among children.
Understanding pediatric-specific injury patterns is crucial for effective prevention and treatment strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the patterns of injuries sustained by children participating in snowboarding.
To compare pediatric snowboarding injury patterns with those reported in adult populations.

Main Methods:

A retrospective case series design was employed.
Data were collected from a major pediatric trauma center, analyzing 118 injuries in 113 children (mean age 13.9 years).
Injury patterns, mechanisms, treatments, and complications were reviewed.

Main Results:

The majority of injuries (79%) occurred in the upper extremity, with falls on an outstretched hand being the most common mechanism (57%).
Lower extremity injuries accounted for only 7% of all snowboarding-related injuries in this pediatric cohort.
Falls due to loss of balance or uncontrolled falls were the primary causes of injury.

Conclusions:

Pediatric snowboarding injuries show a distinct pattern, with a high prevalence of upper extremity trauma.
This contrasts with adult snowboarding injuries, which are more frequently observed in the lower extremities.
Findings highlight the need for age-specific injury prevention and management approaches in pediatric snowboarding.

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