@article{ref1,
title="Hang-gliding accidents in high mountains. Apropos of 200 cases",
journal="Chirurgie",
year="1991",
author="Foray, J. and Abrassart, S. and Femmy, T. and Aldilli, M.",
volume="117",
number="8",
pages="613-617",
abstract="A review of 200 cases of "paragliding" accidents in high mountain areas has been completed. The first flights have been murderous, a thesis written in 1987 in Grenoble showing seven dead out of 97 casualties. Since then the statistics seen to be improving as a consequence of the setting of regulations and the establishment of "paragliding" schools. The more frequent accidents happen on landing: in 70% of the cases fractures of the "tibiotarsienne", the wrist and the spinal column prevail. They happen to young adults between 20 and 40 years old, with a variable experience. Preventive measures consist in a greater prudence, a good physical condition and a precise aerological knowledge. The adepts of this sport have understood that wearing a helmet and appropriate shoes could reduce the gravity of the accidents. "Paragliding" if not a dangerous sport is certainly a risky one.",
language="",
issn="0001-4001",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}