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[Skateboard injuries in Oslo].

F Jahnsen1

  • 1Almenhelseavdelingen, Akuttetaten, Oslo.

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|April 10, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Skateboarding injuries in Oslo were predominantly minor, with no serious accidents reported. Most injuries involved fractures and head trauma in young adolescents, indicating a need for safety awareness.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Skateboarding was legalized in Norway in May 1989 after an 11-year ban.
  • Extensive media coverage followed legalization, fueled by concerns over participant injuries.
  • Critics advocated for a ban due to perceived high accident rates.

Purpose:

  • To register and analyze skateboard-related injuries in Oslo.
  • To assess the severity and types of injuries sustained by skateboarders.
  • To compare findings with international literature on skateboarding injuries.

Summary:

  • 113 skateboard injury patients were treated over four months.
  • The majority (63%) were adolescents aged 11-14.
  • Most injuries were minor traumas, with 37% being upper/lower limb fractures and 4 head traumas; no serious accidents were recorded.

Impact:

  • Provides data on the actual incidence and severity of skateboarding injuries.
  • Informs public health initiatives and safety recommendations for young skateboarders.
  • Contributes to the understanding of sports-related trauma in a newly legalized activity.

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