title: [Hanggliding accidents. Distribution of injuries and accident analysis].
abstract: Paragliding--a relatively new sport to Switzerland--brought 23 patients with 48 injuries (38% lower limb and 29% spinal) within a period of 8 months to the Inselspital University hospital in Berne. The aim of the study in characterizing these injuries is to formulate some guidelines towards prevention. With over 90% of accidents occurring at either take off or landing, emphasis on better training for the beginner is proposed with strict guidelines for the more experienced pilot flying in unfavourable conditions.
authors.forename: F T
authors.initials: FT
authors.lastname: Ballmer
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Jakob
mesh_terms: D000060:Accidents, Aviation; D000328:Adult; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000145:classification* / Q000209:etiology
vernacular_title: Gleitschirmunfälle. Verletzungsmuster und Unfallanalyse.