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Slippery Slopes: Skiing-Related Facial Trauma in Adults.
Alissa C Galgano1, Jason E Cohn2, Jordan J Licata3
1Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction
|May 31, 2022
Summary
Skiing causes significant facial trauma, with concussions being the most common injury. Data suggests a need for better protective equipment and safety protocols to reduce these skiing-related injuries.
Area of Science:
- Trauma Surgery
- Sports Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Skiing is a popular winter sport associated with various injuries.
- Facial trauma is a significant concern in skiing incidents, impacting diverse anatomical regions.
- Understanding injury patterns is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence of skiing-related facial trauma.
- To identify patterns of injury, including risk factors, mechanisms, anatomical locations, and severity.
- To inform the development of targeted safety interventions.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective, observational, cross-sectional study utilizing the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS).
- Analysis of snow skiing-related incidents from 2009 to 2018, focusing on head, face, eye, mouth, neck, or ear injuries.
- Descriptive statistics and chi-square analysis were employed to classify and compare injury data.
Main Results:
- A total of 514 patients with skiing-related facial trauma were identified.
- Concussions (59%) were the most frequent injury, followed by lacerations (18%) and fractures (11%).
- Nasal and cervical spine fractures were most common (30% each). Head injuries were more prevalent in females, while mouth injuries were more common in males.
Conclusions:
- Skiing-related craniofacial trauma represents a substantial public health issue.
- The findings highlight a critical need to correlate injury patterns with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Stricter implementation of PPE and enhanced safety protocols are recommended to mitigate skiing-related facial injuries.
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