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A closed pelvic fracture from wheels-in-line skating
1Division of Emergency Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, USA.
The Journal of Emergency Medicine
|November 1, 1996
Summary
In-line skating injuries are common, with one case involving a severe pelvic fracture. Promoting protective gear use, including helmets and padding, is crucial for in-line skating safety.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedics
- Public Health
Background:
- In-line skating is a rapidly growing recreational activity in the United States.
- Emergency departments treated an estimated 105,000 in-line skating injuries in 1995.
- Common injuries include sprains, fractures, and contusions.