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Ice-skating injuries to the hand.

N M Murphy1, P Riley, C Keys

  • 1Plastic Surgery Unit, Wexham Park Hospital, Slough.

Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|August 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Ice-skating injuries frequently affect the upper limb, particularly the hand. Protective gloves and on-site first aid can prevent many injuries and reduce emergency department visits.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Trauma Care

Background:

  • Ice-skating is a popular recreational activity associated with a significant risk of injury.
  • Accident and emergency departments manage a considerable volume of ice-skating related trauma.
  • Upper limb injuries are the most common type of trauma observed in ice-skaters.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the types and patterns of ice-skating injuries treated in an accident and emergency department.
  • To identify specific injury types that could be prevented through protective equipment.
  • To assess the impact of on-site first-aid on emergency service demand.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of patient records from an accident and emergency department.
  • Data collection over a six-month period.
  • Categorization of injuries by body part, type, and mechanism of injury.

Main Results:

  • 166 ice-skating injuries were recorded over six months.
  • Upper limb injuries accounted for 60% of all cases.
  • Closed fractures (28) and hand lacerations (24) were the most frequent upper limb injuries, predominantly on the hand's dorsum.

Conclusions:

  • Protective gloves could prevent a substantial number of hand and upper limb injuries.
  • Implementing on-site first-aid services can effectively decrease the burden on local accident and emergency departments.
  • Preventive measures and improved first-aid access are crucial for managing ice-skating related injuries.

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