[Snow board accidents. Multicenter Swiss snow board study 1992/93 with the cooperation of the bfu]. / Snowboardunfälle. Multizentrische schweizerische Snowboardstudie 1992/93 unter Mitwirkung der bfu.

Snowboarding has become increasingly popular in recent years. A prospective multicenter study was therefore performed during the winter 1992/93. 345 injuries were analysed and compared with 305 healthy snowboarders on the slopes. Preliminary results show predominantly injuries of the upper extremity comparative to those suffered from alpine skiing. Protection of the hand and wrist is recommended as well as an instruction for a special technique for falling as measurements for accident prevention.