Citation

Bachmann C, Schlegel Ch, Bachmann S. Praxis 2008; 97(22): 1169-1177.

Vernacular Title

Schulter- und Armverletzungen im Skirennsport. Eine Umfrage zur Haufigkeit dieser

Affiliation

Hochalpines Institut Ftan.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Hans Huber)

DOI

10.1024/1661-8157.97.22.1169

PMID

18979435

Abstract

The aim of this work was to examine the frequency and pattern of injuries of the upper extremity among Swiss Ski athletes and among regional team athletes. The injury pattern regarding shoulder and arm injuries in alpine skiers in Switzerland correlates with the previous literature. The shoulder joint is most frequently injured, followed by injuries of the fingers, particularly the thumb. Regarding injury frequency no difference between ladies and men was seen. On the other hand, an increased injury rate could be seen in regional team drivers. Most injuries happened for both genders and in all teams in the training. While in men all injury patterns (contusions, tendon injuries, luxations, fractures) occur, fractures are the dominating injury in ladies.

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