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Skimboarding: a new danger in the surf?
M R Williams1, R J Poulter, E D Fern
1Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Truro, Cornwall, UK. mrwilliams@doctors.org.uk
Emergency Medicine Journal : EMJ
|January 28, 2006
Summary
Skimboarding injuries are common, with fractures and dislocations frequently affecting the lower limb. Half of these injuries required surgery, indicating the severity of skimboarding-related trauma.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Traumatology
Background:
- Skimboarding is a growing beach recreational activity.
- The biomechanical forces involved in skimboarding can lead to significant injuries.
- Understanding the spectrum of skimboarding injuries is crucial for appropriate management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document the incidence and types of injuries associated with skimboarding.
- To determine the proportion of skimboarding injuries requiring surgical intervention.
- To characterize the anatomical distribution of skimboarding-related fractures and dislocations.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective review of patients presenting with skimboarding-related injuries.
- Data collection over a six-week period.
- Analysis of injury types, affected limbs, and treatment outcomes.
Main Results:
- Ten patients with skimboarding-related fractures or dislocations were identified.
- Fifty percent (5) of patients required operative intervention.
- Eighty percent (8) of injuries involved the lower limb, with some being severe.
Conclusions:
- Skimboarding poses a significant risk for lower limb fractures and dislocations.
- A substantial number of skimboarding injuries necessitate surgical treatment.
- Further research into injury prevention strategies for skimboarding is warranted.