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Severe snowboarding injuries

J A Prall1, K R Winston, R Brennan

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, USA.

Injury
|October 1, 1995
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Severe snowboarding injuries are common, with head and abdominal trauma more frequent than in skiing. While chest and skeletal injuries are rare, snowboarders show higher rates of splenic injury, necessitating specific medical evaluation.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • Snowboarding has gained popularity, leading to an increase in associated injuries.
  • Understanding the specific injury patterns in severe snowboarding incidents is crucial for effective trauma care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the types and mechanisms of severe snowboard-related injuries.
  • To compare injury patterns between snowboarders and skiers requiring trauma center referral.
  • To inform medical evaluation protocols for injured snowboarders.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 37 consecutive patients with severe snowboard-related injuries.
  • Classification of injuries based on trauma center referral criteria.
  • Analysis of injury types, mechanisms, and outcomes.

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Main Results:

  • Mild closed head injuries were prevalent (54%).
  • Head and abdominal injuries were more common in snowboarders compared to skiers.
  • Splenic injuries were more frequent, while chest and spinal injuries were less common in snowboarders.
  • No fatalities were recorded, and serious injury rates were comparable to skiing.

Conclusions:

  • Severe snowboarding injuries exhibit distinct patterns compared to skiing, with a higher incidence of head, abdominal, and splenic injuries.
  • Medical evaluation for snowboarders should consider these specific injury predispositions.
  • The incidence of severe snowboarding injuries requiring tertiary referral is estimated at 0.03 per 1000 snowboarder days.