Severe Lacerations in Alpine Ski Racing: A Case Series and Review of the Literature. (January 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Holden, William M.; Barnum, Michael S.; Tarka, Mitchell C.; Niederhauser, Christoph A.; Jewell, Ryan P.; Endres, Nathan K.
• Is Part Of: Sports health. Volume 15:Number 1(2023)
• Page Start: 142
• Page End: 147
• Publication Date: 2023-01
• Subjects: alpine -- injury -- laceration -- skiing -- ski racing; Sports medicine -- Periodicals; Athletic Injuries -- Periodicals; Physical Education and Training -- Periodicals; Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena -- Periodicals; Médecine du sport -- Périodiques; 617.1027
• DOI: 10.1177/19417381221076521
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1941-7381

Abstract

Lacerations in alpine ski racers caused by the sharp metal edge of the ski are potentially severe and even life-threatening injuries. To date, there has been little published on these injuries. This case series reports on 5 cases of severe lacerations in alpine ski racers and details slope side management, initial evaluation, and definitive treatment. By publishing this case series, it is hoped to promote further investigation into the mechanism of these injuries and strategies for prevention. Study Design: Case series. Level of evidence: Level 4C.