Citation

Dohin B, Kohler R. Arch. Pediatr. 2008; 15(11): 1717-1723.

Vernacular Title

Traumatologie du ski et du snowboard chez l'enfant et l'adolescent :

Affiliation

Service de chirurgie orthopédique pédiatrique, Hospices civils de Lyon, hôpital Femme-Mère-Enfant, groupement hospitalier Est, 59, boulevard Pinel, 69667 Bron cedex, France.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.arcped.2008.08.022

PMID

18926672

Abstract

Skiing and snowboarding are leading to a risk of injuries in children. Beginners and experienced have higher risk of injuries, however, the first have less severe injuries than the latest. Risk factors of injury are: ability and experience, binding adjustment, slope characteristics, speed, collisions with objects or jumping and risky behavior of the young skiers and snowboarders. Lower limb injuries are most common in skier, especially knee sprains, conversely snowboarders present more upper limb injuries, especially wrist fractures. The frequency of head injuries does not decrease while helmet use increases but severity decreases. Despite prevention and wearing protections, the frequency of trauma does not decrease significantly, which could be in relation with higher speed and increased risky behavior. Main prevention factors are safety knowledge and safety behavior, correct binding adjustment, and use of protections.

Language: fr