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Ramps on ice rinks did not increase injury rates or severity. However, increased use of safety equipment, particularly for hands and wrists, could reduce soft tissue injuries from ice skating accidents.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • Concerns were raised regarding a new temporary ice rink in Esbjerg, fearing increased trauma cases due to its ramp design.
  • The study investigated injury data from a temporary ice rink with ramps and a permanent rink without ramps.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if the temporary ice rink with ramps led to a higher proportion or severity of injuries compared to the permanent rink.
  • To assess the effectiveness of safety equipment usage in preventing ice rink-related injuries.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to 104 individuals treated for injuries at the emergency room of orthopaedic surgery.
  • Data collected included the location of the accident (temporary vs. permanent rink) and the use of safety equipment.
  • Injury severity was compared between the two rinks using questionnaire responses and emergency room records.

Main Results:

  • No significant difference was found in the number of injuries or trauma severity between the temporary (ramped) and permanent (non-ramped) ice rinks.
  • Analysis of emergency room data and questionnaires indicated comparable injury rates and severity for both rinks.
  • Only 4% of injured individuals reported using safety equipment during their incident.

Conclusions:

  • The presence of ramps on the temporary ice rink did not result in a significant increase in injury proportion or trauma severity.
  • The findings suggest that ramps are not a significant risk factor for increased ice rink injuries.
  • Recommendations include promoting the use of hand and wrist protective gear to potentially decrease soft tissue injuries.