Citation

Jerosch J, Heck C. Orthopade 2005.

Vernacular Title

Verletzungsmuster und -prophylaxe beim Inlineskating.

Affiliation

Klinik fur Orthopadie und Orthopadische Chirurgie, Johanna-Etienne-Krankenhaus, Neuss.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s00132-005-0794-9

PMID

15856162

Abstract

Inline skating has become one of the fastest growing sports since its appearance in 1980. The increasing number of inline skaters has also led to a rising incidence of injuries. The most common injury is the distal fracture of the radius, which occurs in 50% of all fractures. There are several reasons for increasing serious injuries in inline skating. The majority of skaters do not wear proper protective equipment (helmet, elbow, knee and wrist protectors), however, many users can not handle their inline skates in dangerous situations. All skaters should take care by buying industrially tested inline skates and appropriate protective equipment; novice skaters should additionally attend special skating schools to learn skating, braking and the the correct falling techniques.