title: Surfing injuries.
abstract: Compared with other sports, surfing is relatively safe. Contact with the surfboard, rocks, coral, or sand causes most injuries. Environmental factors such as sun exposure and marine animal bites and stings are other causes of injury. Surfing with common sense, sunscreen, and proper equipment can help prevent injury.
authors.affiliation: Pacific Crest Medical Group, 5 Journey, Suite 130, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656, USA. sams@miracle.org
authors.forename: Sam
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sunshine
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000209:etiology; D004427:Ear Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D022125:Lacerations / Q000209:etiology; D007899:Leisure Activities; D019838:Neck Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D013471:Sunburn / Q000517:prevention & control