[Hang-gliding accidents in high mountains. Apropos of 200 cases].
A review of 200 cases of "paragliding" accidents in high mountain areas has been completed. The first flights have been murderous, a thesis written in 1987 in Grenoble showing seven dead out of 97 casualties. Since then the statistics seen to be improving as a consequence of the setting of regulations and the establishment of "paragliding" schools. The more frequent accidents happen on landing: in 70% of the cases fractures of the "tibiotarsienne", the wrist and the spinal column prevail. They happen to young adults between 20 and 40 years old, with a variable experience. Preventive measures consist in a greater prudence, a good physical condition and a precise aerological knowledge. The adepts of this sport have understood that wearing a helmet and appropriate shoes could reduce the gravity of the accidents. "Paragliding" if not a dangerous sport is certainly a risky one.
Foray
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Service de Chirurgie, Hôpital de Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.
Abrassart
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S
Femmy
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Aldilli
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M
D000060:Accidents, Aviation / Q000401:mortality*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000401:mortality*; D001359:Aviation; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012306:Risk; D015599:Trauma Severity Indices
Les accidents de parapente en haute montagne. A propos de 200 cas.