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Unfallursachen und Verletzungsmuster beim In-line-Skating

In-line skate falls: Accident proceedings and injuries

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In einer prospektiven klinischen Studie wurden Unfallmechanismen und Verletzungsmuster bei 70 konsekutiven In-line-Skating-Unfällen (65,2% männlich, 34,8% weiblich, Alter: 18±9 Jahre) untersucht. 52,7% der Patienten fuhren ohne jede Schutzkleidung, 41,8% trugen Knieschoner, 27,3% Handgelenkprotektoren, 12,7% Ellenbogenschoner und je 5,5% Helme bzw. Handschuhe. Die häufigsten Unfallursachen waren kleine Hindernisse (32,7%) auf trockener und ebener Fahrbahn. Am häufigsten war die obere Extremität verletzt (67,9%), gefolgt von Verletzungen des Kopfes (12,8%). Frakturen wurden bei 47,8% der In-line-Skater festgestellt. Die häufigste Fraktur war die distale Radiusfraktur (51,5%). Den höchsten Anteil schwerer Verletzungen wiesen Anfänger auf. Bei Verletzungen nach Sprüngen mit In-line-Skates traten auch schwere stammnahe Verletzungen auf. Mit lebensbedrohlichen Verletzungen innerer Organe sowie schweren Schädel-Hirn-Verletzungen muß gerechnet werden. Die Anwendung einer kompletten Schutzausrüstung wird empfohlen.

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Accident proceedings and injuries were investigated in a consecutive series of 70 patients (65.2% male, 34.8% female, age: 18±9 years) presented to the emergency department after in-line skate falls. 52.7% wore no protective equipment. 41.8% used knee pads, 27.3% wrist guards, 12.7% elbow pads, and 5.5% each helmets and gloves. The most common cause of fall were obstacles/irregularities (32.7%) on a dry and plain surface. The upper extremity (67.9%) and the head (12.8%) were the most commonly injured body parts. 47.8% in-line skaters sustained fractures. The distal radius (51.5%) was most commonly fractured. Injuries to novice skaters were more often severe. Advanced freestyle and jumping in-line skaters sustained even injuries of the trunk. Life-threatening injuries of the abdomen and the head may occur. The use of a complete personal protection equipment is recommended.

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  1. Abteilung für Unfallchirurgie der Universität, Hufelandstraße 55, D-45122, Essen

    M. Majetschak, H. J. Kock, F. Neudeck & K. P. Schmit-Neuerburg

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Majetschak, M., Kock, H.J., Neudeck, F. et al. Unfallursachen und Verletzungsmuster beim In-line-Skating. Unfallchirurgie 23, 171–178 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02630224

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