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  • Title: [Roller skating accidents--the pattern of injuries and use of protective devices. Roller skating accidents in Viborg 1995-1998].
    Author: Kaerlev HC, Klebe TM, Kaerlev L.
    Journal: Ugeskr Laeger; 2000 Jun 05; 162(23):3319-23. PubMed ID: 10895598.
    Abstract:
    Circumstances and outcome of roller skating accidents (RSA) and the use of protective gear was surveyed. During 1.1.95-31.12.98 a questionnaire survey was conducted among subjects involved in RSA and combined with data from the A + E dept. A major increase in RSA was reported during this four year study period. A total of 399 injuries were recorded, of which 178 had wrist-related injuries and of which 125 had fractures. RSA accounted for a total of 17% of all wrist fractures among 11-15 year-old teenagers. In 1998 this percentage had increased to 28%. The median age for wrist fracture was 12.6 years. Of the 325 injured who answered the questionnaire, 67% (mostly children) did not use any kind of protective gear, and only 64% had purchased such gear. Beginners and experienced skaters showed differences regarding characteristics and risk profile. Education in non-risk behaviour and the recommendation of wrist guards seems permissible, as the number of injured is suspected to be steadily growing among teenagers.
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