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Snowboarding trauma

S C Callé1, J T Evans

  • 1Department of Surgery, State University of New York at Stony Brook, USA.

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|June 1, 1995
PubMed
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Snowboarding injuries commonly affect young adults, with wrist fractures and upper extremity trauma being frequent. Wearing protective gear like wrist and upper extremity pads is crucial to reduce these disabling injuries.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • Snowboarding is a popular recreational activity with a significant risk of injury.
  • Young adults (ages 5-24) represent the majority of snowboarders and are particularly vulnerable to injuries.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the incidence and types of injuries sustained by snowboarders.
  • To identify risk factors and propose preventative measures for snowboarding-related trauma.

Main Methods:

  • Review of 487 snowboarder injuries from 1991-1993 winter seasons.
  • Analysis of 565 national snowboarding injury cases.
  • Examination of injury mechanisms and demographic data.

Main Results:

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  • Distal radius (wrist) fractures and upper extremity soft tissue injuries were the most common.
  • Over 80% of injured individuals were between 5 and 24 years old.
  • None of the studied Vermont snowboarders reported wearing protective equipment.

Conclusions:

  • Snowboarding poses a high risk of disabling injuries, especially for young participants.
  • Mandatory use of protective equipment, including wrist and upper extremity pads, is recommended.
  • Improved training and equipment usage are essential to mitigate snowboarding injuries.