An Analysis of Skiing and Snowboarding Injuries on Utah Slopes
The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical CarePublished 1 November 2009
Chad C. Wasden, Scott McIntosh, David S. Keith, Christy L. McCowan
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Patients injured while skiing or snowboarding are predominantly men, and participants in both sports are at risk for sustaining major injuries, which differ and are dependent on the sport.
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Patients injured while skiing or snowboarding are predominantly men, and participants in both sports are at risk for sustaining major injuries. The types of injuries differ and are dependent on the sport. An awareness of these differences will help skiers and snowboarders minimize their risk of injury by altering their riding strategies and by choosing appropriate protective equipment.
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