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  • Title: [Roller skating injuries].
    Author: Houshian S, Herold N, Røck ND.
    Journal: Ugeskr Laeger; 1997 Jun 02; 159(23):3580-2. PubMed ID: 9206856.
    Abstract:
    The aim of this study was to investigate the number and types of accidents which occur in connection with roller-skates, and also to find out in which anatomical area the most injuries occurred. During the period 01.02.1995 to 31.08.1996, 389 patients sustained injuries in connection with roller-skates. Fifty-nine percent of all accidents happened on a public road. Out of 389 injuries, 174 sustained a fracture: 68% were forearm or distal radius/ulna fractures; 89% were upper extremity fractures. Thirty-three patients were admitted: four for observation due to concussion; 15 for reduction of fractures and application of plaster; and ten for osteosynthesis. Roller-skating accidents are extremely common. Possible prophylaxis includes protective equipment and restricted rinks for roller-skate enthusiast.
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