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Fractures in the skiing athlete
1Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington.
Clinics in Sports Medicine
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Skiing fractures continue to occur, but skiers are ideal surgical candidates. Modern, aggressive surgical techniques offer the best outcomes for complex skiing-related fractures.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Fracture incidence in skiers varies over time.
- Skiers are generally healthy, motivated individuals with high recovery expectations.
- These patient characteristics make them suitable candidates for surgical intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the effectiveness of modern surgical techniques for complex skiing fractures.
- To advocate for an aggressive treatment approach in specific fracture cases.
- To emphasize optimal outcomes for skiers with fractures.
Main Methods:
- Review of skiing-related fracture cases.
- Illustration of treatment concepts through examples.
- Application of modern surgical techniques.
Main Results:
- Closed treatment is sufficient for many skiing fractures.
- Complex fractures benefit from an aggressive, modern surgical approach.
- Positive outcomes are generally achieved with advanced techniques.
Conclusions:
- Fractures are an expected risk in skiing.
- Skiers' health and motivation support surgical treatment.
- Aggressive surgical management of complex skiing fractures yields optimal results.