Evaluation of skiing and snowboarding injuries sustained in terrain parks versus traditional slopes

Inj Prev. 2010 Apr;16(2):119-22. doi: 10.1136/ip.2009.022608.

Abstract

This study compares skiing and snowboarding injuries in terrain parks versus slopes at two ski areas, 2000-05. A total of 3953 (26.7%) injuries occurred in terrain parks, predominantly among young male snowboarders. Terrain park injuries were more likely to be severe, involving head (RR 1.31, 95% CI 1.16 to 1.48) or back (RR 1.96, 95% CI 1.67 to 2.29).

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Environment Design
  • Female
  • Head Protective Devices / statistics & numerical data
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Risk Factors
  • Sex Factors
  • Skiing / injuries*
  • Wisconsin / epidemiology
  • Wounds and Injuries / epidemiology
  • Wounds and Injuries / etiology
  • Wounds and Injuries / pathology
  • Young Adult