Citation

Davey A, Endres NK, Johnson RJ, Shealy JE. Sports Health 2019; 11(1): 18-26.

Affiliation

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1941738118813051

PMID

30782106

Abstract

CONTEXT:: Alpine skiing is a popular sport worldwide but has significant risk for injury. The epidemiology of skiing-related injuries has been described, which has led to the identification of risk factors for specific types of injuries. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION:: Pertinent literature from peer-reviewed publications was reviewed. STUDY DESIGN:: Clinical review. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE:: Level 5.

RESULTS:: The adoption of international standards for ski-boot-binding systems has changed the profile of skiing-related injuries over time, as has the widespread use of helmets. An understanding of mechanisms of injury, risk factors, and preventative measures may decrease the incidence of skiing-related injuries.

CONCLUSION:: Advances in standards for skiing equipment have been effective at decreasing both the frequency and severity of skiing-related injuries, but additional efforts are required to improve the safety of the sport.

Language: en

Keywords

alpine skiing; anterior cruciate ligament (ACL); epidemiology; head injury; injury