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Skiing and spinal trauma

J W Frymoyer, M H Pope, T Kristiansen

    Clinics in Sports Medicine
    |July 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Skiing can cause acute spinal injuries, particularly in Alpine skiing. Both skiing types may contribute to low back pain due to unique biomechanical forces on the spine.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sports Medicine
    • Orthopedics
    • Biomechanics

    Background:

    • Spinal injuries in skiers present as acute or chronic conditions.
    • Acute spinal injuries represent 3-3.6% of Alpine skiing injuries.
    • Chronic spinal trauma prevalence in skiers remains unquantified.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the incidence and nature of spinal injuries in Alpine and cross-country skiing.
    • To compare low back pain prevalence in skiers versus non-skiers.
    • To analyze biomechanical forces contributing to spinal injury in different skiing disciplines.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on skiing-related spinal injuries.
    • Analysis of injury statistics for Alpine skiing.
    • Theoretical biomechanical analysis of forces in cross-country skiing.

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    Main Results:

    • Acute spinal injuries are more common in Alpine skiing than cross-country skiing.
    • Cross-country skiing injuries often result from compressive forces during seated falls.
    • Both skiing types are associated with higher rates of mild to moderate low back pain compared to non-skiers.

    Conclusions:

    • Alpine skiing poses a risk for acute spinal injuries.
    • Cross-country skiing may involve significant shear forces on lumbar discs during specific techniques.
    • Recreational and occupational activities likely interact to influence spinal health in skiers.