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Pelvic fractures resulting from snowboarding.

Hiroyasu Ogawa1, Hiroshi Sumi, Yasuhiko Sumi

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gifu University, Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, Gifu, 501-1194 Japan. h-ogawa@k7.dion.ne.jp

The American Journal of Sports Medicine
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Snowboarding pelvic fractures are rare, often stable, and typically result from falls or jumps. Females and intermediate skiers are more affected, with fewer associated injuries in unstable fractures compared to other causes.

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Published on: November 8, 2024

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Traumatology

Background:

  • Pelvic fractures from snowboarding are not well-documented.
  • This study addresses the limited information on snowboarding-related pelvic injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the epidemiology, injury patterns, and fracture types in snowboarding-related pelvic fractures.
  • Analyze patient demographics, injury mechanisms, and fracture classifications.

Main Methods:

  • A case series analysis of 145 patients with snowboarding-related pelvic fractures.
  • Data collected from the 1998-1999 to 2006-2007 ski seasons.
  • Fractures classified using the Tile system; statistical analysis of injury patterns and patient factors.

Main Results:

  • Incidence of snowboarding pelvic fractures is 0.102 per 10,000 tickets (2% of all snowboarding fractures).
  • 85.5% of pelvic fractures were stable (Type A), 14.5% unstable (Types B/C).
  • Common fractures include pubic bone/ischium (46.9%) and sacral (24.1%). Female prevalence (52.4%), jumps/falls (80%) as primary mechanisms. Collision incidence higher in unstable fractures (P=.037). Intermediate skill level (57.9%), few professional lessons (9.7%). Associated injuries in 20.8%, more frequent in unstable fractures (P=.035).

Conclusions:

  • Snowboarding pelvic fractures show a higher rate of isolated sacral fractures in stable cases.
  • Unstable snowboarding pelvic fractures have a lower prevalence of associated injuries compared to other causes.