@article{ref1,
title="The increasing incidence of snowboard-related trauma",
journal="Journal of pediatric surgery",
year="2008",
author="Hayes, J. R. and Groner, Jonathon I.",
volume="43",
number="5",
pages="928-930",
abstract="PURPOSE: To investigate injuries among children and adolescents who participate in downhill sports. METHODS: We collected trauma registry data (January 1999-May 2006) from a level 1 pediatric trauma center with an average snowfall of 28 in (71 cm)/y. Cases were analyzed for injury mechanism, injury type, organ injured, Injury Severity Score, age, sex, and whether or not an operation was required. RESULTS: There were 57 snowboarders and 22 skiers admitted during the study period. Forty-one (72%) of snowboarders and 16 (73%) of skiers required operations; 32 (56%) of snowboarders and 9 (41%) of skiers sustained fractures; and 14 (25%) of snowboarders and 6 (27%) of skiers sustained abdominal injuries. (P = NS for all comparisons). Serious splenic injuries were more common in snowboarders (14% vs 4%), but the difference was not statistically significant. All skiing injuries occurred at recreational facilities (commercial skiing areas), whereas 12% of snowboard injuries occurred at home, other residence, or public parks (P = .08). The most striking finding is the rising number of snowboarding injuries and the relatively stable rate of skiing injuries (see graph). CONCLUSIONS: As the popularity of snowboarding rises, snowboarding injuries in children are increasing. Pediatric surgeons should be wary of the&quot;snowboard spleen.&quot;<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-3468",
doi="10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2007.12.041",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2007.12.041"
}