title: [Roller skating injuries].
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.
authors.affiliation: Ortopaedkirurgisk afdeling T, Centralsygehuset i Esberg.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Houshian
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Herold
authors.forename: N D
authors.initials: ND
authors.lastname: Røck
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003288:Contusions / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003718:Denmark / Q000453:epidemiology; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012861:Skating / Q000293:injuries*