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A prospective injury surveillance study in canyoning
Lukas Ernstbrunner1, Eva Schulz2, Matthaeus Ernstbrunner3
1Department of Orthopaedics, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Forchstrasse 340, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland; Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Paracelsus Medical University, Muellner Hauptstrasse 48, 5020, Salzburg, Austria.
Injury
|March 14, 2018
Summary
Canyoning injuries are mostly mild, but severe injuries occur, particularly during rappelling due to equipment failure. Experienced guides have fewer injuries, suggesting beginners should seek guided tours for safety.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Outdoor Recreation Safety
- Adventure Sports Injuries
Background:
- Limited data exists on canyoning-related injuries.
- Understanding injury patterns is crucial for developing prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine injury rates, patterns, causes, and risk factors in canyoning.
- To identify targets for future injury prevention strategies in this adventure sport.
Main Methods:
- Prospective study following 109 participants from 17 countries.
- Data collected via monthly e-mail questionnaires over a 6-month period (May-October 2015).
Main Results:
- An overall injury rate of 4.2 injuries per 1000 hours of canyoning.
- Hands and lower extremities were most frequently injured; 12% of injuries were severe, including fractures.
- Material failure (44%) and rappelling activities were common injury causes; guides had fewer injuries than beginners.
Conclusions:
- Most canyoning injuries are mild, but severe injuries necessitate surgical intervention.
- Rappelling and equipment failure are significant risk factors; guided tours with experienced professionals are recommended for beginners.
- Improving equipment, maintenance, and training can reduce canyoning-related injuries.
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