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Wakeboarding injuries.

William G Carson1

  • 1Sports Medicine Clinic of Tampa, Tampa, Florida 33609, USA.

The American Journal of Sports Medicine
|February 3, 2004
PubMed
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Wakeboarding frequently causes serious injuries like anterior cruciate ligament tears, shoulder dislocations, and fractures. This study highlights the commonality and types of injuries sustained by wakeboarders.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopaedics
  • Traumatology

Background:

  • Wakeboarding is a popular water sport with significant injury potential.
  • Existing literature on wakeboarding injuries is limited.
  • Understanding injury patterns is crucial for prevention and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the incidence and types of injuries associated with wakeboarding.
  • To provide data on common wakeboarding-related injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Survey data collected from 156 orthopaedic surgeons.
  • Questionnaires administered to 86 wakeboarders.
  • Analysis of reported injuries and their characteristics.

Main Results:

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  • 36% of orthopaedic surgeons reported treating wakeboarding injuries.
  • Common injuries include anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears (31%) and shoulder dislocations (15%).
  • Fractures accounted for 21% of injuries reported by surgeons; 77% of wakeboarders reported injuries, with ACL tears and ankle sprains being most frequent.

Conclusions:

  • Wakeboarding is associated with a high rate of serious injuries.
  • Anterior cruciate ligament tears, shoulder dislocations, and ankle sprains are prevalent.
  • Fractures are also a significant concern in wakeboarding injuries.