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Facial trauma: how dangerous are skiing and snowboarding?
Tarkan Tuli1, Oliver Haechl, Natalie Berger
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria. Tarkan.Tuli@i-med.ac.at
Summary
Young snowboarders face a higher risk of maxillofacial injuries, particularly soft tissue damage. Skiing poses a greater risk for children and older individuals, highlighting the need for mandatory helmet use in both sports to prevent head trauma.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Trauma Surgery
- Public Health
Background:
- Maxillofacial injuries are common in winter sports.
- Understanding injury patterns is crucial for prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- Investigate maxillofacial injuries from skiing and snowboarding.
- Correlate injury mechanisms and patterns in a large population.
Main Methods:
- Reviewed 1,393 cases of maxillofacial injuries from 1991-2003.
- Statistically analyzed data by age, gender, injury type, cause, and location.
Main Results:
- Skiing caused 1,250 injuries; snowboarding caused 143.
- Snowboarders aged 10-29 had a 2.14x higher risk of maxillofacial injury.
- Males had higher rates of facial bone fractures in both sports.
Conclusions:
- Young snowboarders are at higher risk for maxillofacial injuries, especially soft tissue lesions.
- Skiing poses a greater risk for children and the elderly.
- Mandatory helmet use is recommended for skiing and snowboarding to prevent head trauma.
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