PubMed · 1995 · 49 citations · 0 references
Public HealthInjury PreventionSports MedicinePediatric Injury PreventionPediatric Sports MedicineSports Injury PreventionChild Injury PreventionInjury AssessmentKnee InjuriesPediatric SafetySports InjuriesYouth Athlete Injury PreventionPediatric Sports InjuriesSports Injury DataSports Injury EpidemiologySports-specific Injury Prevention
In-line skating is a popular recreational activity that poses injury risks, with 194 children reported injured in the Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program database. The study discusses safety implications related to protective gear and learning the sport of in-line skating. Fractures of the radius and ulna were the most frequent injuries (57.5%), followed by lacerations and abrasions (14.9%); only a few children wore protective gear, and in-line skaters suffered more severe injuries and required follow-up treatment more often than the overall database.
In-line skating, also known as rollerblading, is an increasingly popular recreational activity that carries with it the potential for injury. As reported in the Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention Program database (CHIRPP), 194 children were injured while in-line skating. Fractures to the radius and ulna were the most common type of injury sustained (57.5%), followed by lacerations and abrasions (14.9%). Five children had concussions and very few children reported wearing protective gear such as a helmet or wrist, elbow and knee protectors. Compared to the database overall, in-line skaters suffered more severe injuries and were more likely to require follow-up treatment. Safety implications in relation to protective gear and learning the sport of in-line skating are discussed.