@article{ref1,
title="Causation and injury pattern in in-line skating",
journal="Unfallchirurgie",
year="1997",
author="Majetschak, M. and Kock, H. J. and Neudeck, F. and Schmit-Neuerburg, K. P.",
volume="23",
number="4",
pages="171-178",
abstract="Accident proceedings and injuries were investigated in a consecutive series of 70 patients (65.2% male, 34.8% female, age: 18 +/- 9 years) presented to the emergency department after in-line skate falls. 52.7% wore no protective equipment. 41.8% used knee pads, 27.3% wrist guards, 12.7% elbow pads, and 5.5% each helmets and gloves. The most common cause of fall were obstacles/irregularities (32.7%) on a dry and plain surface. The upper extremity (67.9%) and the head (12.8%) were the most commonly injured body parts. 47.8% in-line skaters sustained fractures. The distal radius (51.5%) was most commonly injured body parts. 47.8% in-line skaters sustained fractures. The distal radius (51.5%) was most commonly fractured. Injuries to novice skaters were more often severe. Advanced freestyle and jumping in-line skaters sustained even injuries of the trunk. Life-threatening injuries of the abdomen and the head may occur. The use of a complete personal protection equipment is recommended.",
language="",
issn="0340-2649",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}