The 1982 epidemic--roller skating injuries.
Open Access
- 1 September 1983
- journal article
- research article
- Published by BMJ in British Journal of Sports Medicine
- Vol. 17 (3) , 205-207
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.17.3.205
Abstract
A series of 100 roller skating injuries is presented. Roller skating injuries have been occurring at a higher rate than the previously reported skateboarding epidemic of 1977. The severity of injury has been lower, 32% fractures and dislocations occurring whilst roller skating, compared to 60% whilst skateboarding. In particular a striking reduction is seen in ankle fractures. Fifty questionnaires detailing method of injury were analysed.Keywords
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