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Skiing injuries in Australia.

E Sherry

    The Medical Journal of Australia
    |April 28, 1984
    PubMed
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    This study of 1850 skiing injuries in Australia found skiing to be a safe sport with a low injury rate. It highlights common injuries like facial lacerations and skier's thumb, recommending helmet use.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sports Medicine
    • Traumatology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Skiing injuries represent a significant concern in winter sports.
    • Previous research often focused on lower extremity injuries, with less emphasis on upper extremity or head/face/neck trauma.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present the largest prospective review of skiing injuries in Australia to date.
    • To analyze the distribution of skiing-related injuries.
    • To assess the overall safety of skiing based on injury rates.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective study of 1850 skiing injuries during the 1983 Australian skiing season.
    • All injuries were managed by a single medical practitioner.
    • Data collected on injury type, location, and treatment outcomes.

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    Main Results:

    • Upper extremity (36%) and lower extremity (42%) injuries were nearly equally represented.
    • Head, face, and neck injuries constituted 17% of all injuries.
    • The injury rate was 3.80 per 1000 skiers, indicating skiing is a safe sport.
    • High incidence of facial lacerations and "skier's thumb" (ulnar collateral ligament disruption) observed.

    Conclusions:

    • Skiing demonstrates a low overall injury rate, supporting its classification as a safe sport.
    • Specific injury patterns, including facial and thumb injuries, warrant attention.
    • Recommendations include wearing helmets with visors for skiers.
    • On-site medical treatment can effectively manage over 90% of injuries, minimizing complications and costs.