Incidence of Recreational Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding Injuries: six years experience in the largest ski resort in Finland
Conclusion:
Skiing and snowboarding are related to a relatively high risk of injury. The most common injuries affect the knee in skiers and the upper extremity, especially the wrist, in snowboarders. A continuous and systematic review of injuries is needed to monitor the effects of changes made in terms of the safety.
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Stenroos, A., Handolin, L. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research