Citation

Majetschak M, Kock HJ, Neudeck F, Schmit-Neuerburg KP. Unfallchirurgie 1997; 23(4): 171-178.

Vernacular Title

Unfallursachen und Verletzungsmuster beim In-line-Skating.

Affiliation

tsklinikum Essen.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, Urban and Vogel)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9381609

Abstract

Accident proceedings and injuries were investigated in a consecutive series of 70 patients (65.2% male, 34.8% female, age: 18 +/- 9 years) presented to the emergency department after in-line skate falls. 52.7% wore no protective equipment. 41.8% used knee pads, 27.3% wrist guards, 12.7% elbow pads, and 5.5% each helmets and gloves. The most common cause of fall were obstacles/irregularities (32.7%) on a dry and plain surface. The upper extremity (67.9%) and the head (12.8%) were the most commonly injured body parts. 47.8% in-line skaters sustained fractures. The distal radius (51.5%) was most commonly injured body parts. 47.8% in-line skaters sustained fractures. The distal radius (51.5%) was most commonly fractured. Injuries to novice skaters were more often severe. Advanced freestyle and jumping in-line skaters sustained even injuries of the trunk. Life-threatening injuries of the abdomen and the head may occur. The use of a complete personal protection equipment is recommended.