Comprehensive Review of Skiing and Snowboarding Injuries. Issue 1 (1st January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Owens, Brett D.; Nacca, Christopher; Harris, Andrew P.; Feller, Ross J.
• Is Part Of: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Volume 26:Issue 1(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-01-01
• Subjects: skiing -- snowboarding -- anterior cruciate ligament -- ACL -- injury prevention -- bindings; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery -- Periodicals; Joint Diseases -- Periodicals; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Orthopedic surgery; Orthopedics; Periodicals; 616.7005
• DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-16-00832
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1067-151X

Abstract

Abstract : Skiing and snowboarding have increased in popularity since the 1960s. Both sports are responsible for a substantial number of musculoskeletal injuries treated annually by orthopaedic surgeons. Specific injury patterns and mechanisms associated with skiing and snowboarding have been identified. No anatomic location is exempt from injury, including the head, spine, pelvis, and upper and lower extremities. In these sports, characteristic injury mechanisms often are related to the position of the limbs during injury, the athlete's expertise level, and equipment design. Controversy exists about the effectiveness of knee bracing and wrist guards in reducing the incidence of these injuries. Understanding these injury patterns, proper training, and the use of injury prevention measures, such as protective equipment, may reduce the overall incidence of these potentially debilitating injuries.