title: Hang gliding injuries. A preliminary report.
abstract: Six cases of injury associated with hang gliding are reported. The history and technique of the sport are briefly described. Fractures of the spine and limbs are the commonest injuries encountered in this high risk activity and many of them could be avoided or reduced in severity by simple safety precautions.
mesh_terms: D000060:Accidents, Aviation / Q000517:prevention & control; D000328:Adult; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013124:Spinal Injuries