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[Skateboard accidents].

M B Petersen1, U Jørgensen

  • 1Københavns Amts Sygehus i Gentofte, afdeling T.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|May 20, 1991
PubMed
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Skateboard injuries are common among young boys in Denmark, often affecting the upper limbs due to loss of balance. Protective gear and designated rinks could reduce these frequent skateboarding accidents.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedics
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Skateboarding has surged in popularity in Denmark, with significant annual sales and an estimated 300,000 users.
  • A study at Gentofte Hospital recorded 71 skateboard injuries during a six-month period in 1988.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the incidence, demographics, injury patterns, and potential prevention strategies for skateboard-related injuries in Denmark.

Summary:

  • The study observed 71 skateboard injuries, with an average patient age of 14 years and a 90% male predominance.
  • Fractures accounted for 31% of injuries, predominantly affecting the upper limbs due to loss of balance.
  • Over 8% of injured individuals required hospitalization, and only 15.2% used protective equipment.

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Impact:

  • Findings highlight the need for preventative measures, including the use of protective equipment and the establishment of restricted skateboarding areas.
  • This research informs public health initiatives aimed at reducing sports-related injuries in a growing recreational activity.