Roller skating injuries

An increasing number of patients who have sustained injuries while roller skating are being seen in emergency departments; more can be expected. One hundred consecutive charts of patients who presented to the emergency department after roller skating accidents were reviewed. Sixty-five percent of patients had sustained a fracture or dislocation. The areas most commonly injured were the wrist, elbow, and ankle. Those who attempt to roller skate should use proper equipment and be familiar with proper techniques for falling.