Citation

Billing A, Lob G, Zeller T. Unfallchirurgie 1990; 16(6): 286-290.

Vernacular Title

Gleitschirmfliegen--das Ikarus-Syndrom.

Affiliation

Abteilung Unfallchirurgie, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1990, Urban and Vogel)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2281564

Abstract

Parasailing is a new sport resulting in an increasing number of severe injuries. The analysis of 152 accidents reveals typical trauma mechanisms for the different flight positions. 87 patients (57%) had their crash during the landing approach. 68 pilots (45%) were affected during their primary training course. Spine lesions were found in 30 patients. Lower limb injuries occurred in 44 cases. Detailed trauma evaluation can give a clue for systematic prophylaxis.

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