TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2008//
TI  - The increasing incidence of snowboard-related trauma
JO  - Journal of pediatric surgery
A1  - Hayes, J. R.
A1  - Groner, Jonathon I.
SP  - 928
EP  - 930
VL  - 43
IS  - 5
N2  - 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"snowboard spleen."<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0022-3468
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2007.12.041
ID  - ref1
ER  -