TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1991//
TI  - Hang-gliding accidents in high mountains. Apropos of 200 cases
JO  - Chirurgie
A1  - Foray, J.
A1  - Abrassart, S.
A1  - Femmy, T.
A1  - Aldilli, M.
SP  - 613
EP  - 617
VL  - 117
IS  - 8
N2  - A review of 200 cases of "paragliding" accidents in high mountain areas has been completed. The first flights have been murderous, a thesis written in 1987 in Grenoble showing seven dead out of 97 casualties. Since then the statistics seen to be improving as a consequence of the setting of regulations and the establishment of "paragliding" schools. The more frequent accidents happen on landing: in 70% of the cases fractures of the "tibiotarsienne", the wrist and the spinal column prevail. They happen to young adults between 20 and 40 years old, with a variable experience. Preventive measures consist in a greater prudence, a good physical condition and a precise aerological knowledge. The adepts of this sport have understood that wearing a helmet and appropriate shoes could reduce the gravity of the accidents. "Paragliding" if not a dangerous sport is certainly a risky one.
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SN  - 0001-4001
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -