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Injuries and small-wheel skates

J B Orenstein1

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, George Washington University, Washington DC, USA.

Annals of Emergency Medicine
|February 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary
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In-line skating, roller skating, and skateboarding result in similar injuries, with fractures being common. Wearing wrist guards significantly reduces the risk of wrist or elbow fractures.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • In-line skating has grown in popularity, raising concerns about associated injuries.
  • Understanding injury patterns is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare injuries from in-line skates, roller skates, and skateboards.
  • To evaluate the protective efficacy of wrist, elbow, and knee guards.

Main Methods:

  • A consecutive series of 137 injured patients presenting to a Level 1 trauma center emergency department were analyzed.
  • Data collected included injury type, skating modality, and protective equipment use.

Main Results:

  • In-line skaters, roller skaters, and skateboarders sustained similar injury types, with fractures being the most common serious injury.

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  • Fractures of the distal arm/forearm/elbow were frequent, and their incidence was higher in those not wearing wrist guards.
  • Protective equipment use was low (25%), though in-line skaters used it more frequently than others.

    • Conclusions:

    • In-line skating injuries are comparable to those from roller skating and skateboarding.
    • The use of wrist guards is associated with a reduced risk of wrist and elbow fractures.