Orthopedic injuries in water-skiing: etiology and prevention.
The inherent danger of orthopedic injury is little recognized in the extremely popular sport of water-skiing. The water-skiing equipment, the speed at which the boat is driven and the experience of the skier play a major role in the severe injuries reported here.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000209:etiology; D005360:Fibula / Q000293:injuries; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology; D006617:Hip Dislocation / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000209:etiology; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000209:etiology; D013977:Tibia / Q000293:injuries; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000209:etiology