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To analysis the trend of ski and snow board injury, and use this study result in designing injuries prevention strategy. We studied 25,292 patients who had the ski and snow board injuries in a ski resort in Pyeongchang Gun, Gangwon Do, Korea during 1999-2001 season, 2005-2007 season, and 2008-2010 season. They were studied with a questionnaires, physical examination and radiograph. And the analysis was based on age, sex, injury type and site and slope level of difficulty. Snow board related injury have increased, injury to teens and thirties increased, injury to female snowboarder increased (p<0.001), contusion type of ski and snow board injury increased (p<0.001) and upper extremity injury increased but beginner grade slope injury (p<0.001) decreased since last 10 years. The overall type and site of ski and snowboard injuries have changed due to increased snowboard injury, gender and age of them have shown the diversity since last 10 years.
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Adolescent , Female , Humans , Contusions , Health Resorts , Korea , Physical Examination , Surveys and Questionnaires , Seasons , Snow , Upper ExtremityABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to explore the risk and pattern of injury which can happen to first time skier and snowboarder. From December 2006 to March 2008, questionnaires were provided to 7,786 patients injured from skiing or snowboarding and hospitalized. First time and experienced groups were distinguished through questionnaire and accidental reports. The differences in incidence, cause of injury, affected body region, type of injury, and severity of injury were compared between the two groups. Falling or slip down was the most common cause of injury in first timers, while collision with person was most common in experienced. Injured sites were similar in both ski and snowboard with arm and wrist as the most frequent injured body region. Sprain and contusion were the most common injury type for both groups. However, the incidence of ligament injury was higher in the first time skiers and concussion and dislocation in the first time snowboarders compared to the experienced. In conclusion, beginners in skiing and snowboarding happened to show different cause and features of injury compared to the experienced. Therefore beginners need effective programs differed from the ones of experienced, such as mentioning risks of skiing and snowboarding and reserving a porting of slopes to the beginners. Moreover, It is necessary to develop and effectively use protective gear in order to secure elbow joint and wrist eminence.
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Humans , Arm , Body Regions , Contusions , Joint Dislocations , Elbow Joint , Incidence , Ligaments , Surveys and Questionnaires , Skiing , Sprains and Strains , WristABSTRACT
Objective: To analyze the incidence and characteristics of winter injuries treated at an Emergency Department in Santiago, Chile. Method: 198 patients were examined in the Emergency Department after a winter sports related accident between June 1 and October 31, 2004. All of them filled a questionnaire regarding their accident. Results: 119 men (60,1 percent) and 79 women (39,9 percent) with an average age of 23 years (4-65). The technical and environmental conditions in which the injury occurred were homogeneous. 80 percent of the accidents were secondary to a fall. 123 injuries happened during skiing, 63 during snowboarding and 12 by other sports, being 64 percent minor and 36 percent severe injuries. 10,1 percent of patients required hospitalization. Conclusion: Most of the patients were young men, with little experience that fell on minimum to moderately difficult courses. Most of these were low grade injuries.
Objetivo: Analizar incidencia y características de lesiones invernales atendidas en Servicio de Urgencia (SU) de Santiago, Chile durante una temporada invernal. Método: Encuesta realizada a 198 pacientes que consultaron en SU tras accidentarse practicando algún tipo de deporte en nieve entre 1 de Junio y 31 de Octubre de 2004. Resultados: Se atendieron 119 hombres (60,1 por ciento) y 79 mujeres (39,9 por ciento) con promedio de edad de 23 años (4-65). El nivel técnico y las condiciones medioambientales en que ocurrió la lesión fueron homogéneos. 80 por ciento de los accidentes fueron por caída: 123 lesiones por ski, 63 por snowboard y 12 por otros deportes siendo 64 por ciento de lesiones menores y 36 por ciento graves. Un 10,1 por ciento de pacientes requirió hospitalización. Conclusión: El grupo de pacientes mayormente afectados son hombres jóvenes, con escasa experiencia, que sufren caídas esquiando en pistas de dificultad mínima a moderada, siendo la mayoría de las lesiones de carácter menos graves.