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Commerce* ; Pleasure* ; Skating* ; Surgery, Plastic*

PURPOSE: Despite the rapid increase in the number of in-line skaters, there are few epidemiological studies reported on in-line skate injuries in Korea. This study investigated the pattern of in-line skate injuries in a population of school children, with a particular attention being paid to the effect of protective gear in its prevention. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A questionnaire was given to all school children from 8 elementary schools in an urban area. A total of 13, 482 children and/or their parents were enrolled in this study. The number of in-line skaters, the habit of wearing protective gear, the history of any injury including fractures, and the pattern and etiology of fractures in these children were examined during 2003. RESULTS: Of the responders, 84.6% enjoyed in-line skating. The yearly incidence of in-line skate injuries in 2003 was 39.0% with 1.3% involving fracture.Only 17.0% of in-line skaters wore protective gear, which decreased the incidence of fracture by 72.7%. As they grow older, fewer children were wearing protective gears with a corresponding increase in the incidence of fractures. CONCLUSION: In-line skate injuries are a significant health problem in school children. The use of the protective gear should be encouraged, particularly in older age group.
Child* ; Epidemiologic Studies ; Humans ; Incidence ; Korea ; Parents ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Skating

Although the risk of incurring factures of the upper extremity that are associated with in-line skating is well known, the incidence of low extremity injuries was reported to be low and so this has not yet been highlighted so far. We have experienced two cases of intertrochanteric fractures that occurred to active, middle-aged adults during in-line skating and we report on these cases along with a review of the relevant literatures.
Adult ; Athletic Injuries ; Extremities ; Hip Fractures* ; Humans ; Incidence ; Skating* ; Upper Extremity

Roller skating is a sort of sports with high risk which is increaseed in trends. It has become a very popular recreational sports in children, and concomitantly injury caused by it is very variable and sometimes servere. Therefore, adequate preventive garments or additional support for roller skating is essentially recommended to be worn. Authors in this study clinically analysed 24 cases of roller skate injury who were treated at the department of orthopaedic surgery, Kang-Nam St. Mary's hospital, Catholic Medical College and Center, during the 6 months period from May to October 1980. 1. Of 24 patients, 18(10 fractures) had injuries in the upper extremity, and 8(4 fractures) in lower extremity. 2. No unique mechanism was found which reasonably explains various types of injuries encountered In roller skating. 3. Through this study it is said that roller skating is not a benign sports, and the Injury caused by it may be largely preventable with adequate practical Instructions, coaching and wearing protective garments.
Child ; Clinical Study ; Clothing ; Humans ; Lower Extremity ; Skating ; Sports ; Upper Extremity

In-line skating is one of the fastest growing recreational sport activities all over the world, particularly in Korea. Fractures, dislocations, sprains and avulsions account for 60~70% of all acute injuries from in-line skating. The wrist area, including the wrist and the lower arm, is the most commonly injured site. To decrease the incidence and severity of acute injuries, the use of safety gears is critical. Also, overuse injuries can occur in the shoulder area, low back, knee, foot and ankle. Avoidance of overwork, rest, stretching and strengthening exercise, well-fit boots, and the proper skating posture can prevent or minimize the overuse injuries.
Ankle ; Arm ; Cumulative Trauma Disorders ; Dislocations ; Foot ; Incidence ; Knee ; Korea ; Posture ; Rehabilitation* ; Shoulder ; Skating* ; Sports ; Sprains and Strains ; Wrist

PURPOSE: This study aimed to describe the pattern of injuries and illnesses among Korean athletes during the Almaty Winter Universiade 2017. METHODS: All medical staffs of Korean team recorded the daily occurrence of injuries and illnesses sustained during the Almaty Winter Universiade Games by using a standardized online form via kociss.com. The design of this study was a prospective study. RESULTS: In total, 98 athletes (68 men and 30 women) in 11 sports events from Korean Sport Olympic Committee participated in this study. Korean medical staffs reported 40 injuries (40.8%) and 26 illnesses (26.5%), equaling incidences of 6.3 injuries and 4.1 illnesses per 100 athletes. Men suffered more injury and illness than women (44.1% vs. 33.3%). The rate of Injury and illness in training was higher than the competition (13.3 vs. 2.0 athlete exposures). The risk of an athlete being injured was the highest in freestyle skiing, followed by snowboard and speed skating. Overall, the main common type and location of injury was the joint or ligaments sprain (13.3%) and knee (7.1%). The rate of main illness was 17.3% of the respiratory system with the main symptom of pain and the main cause of environment (22.4%). CONCLUSION: Injuries and illnesses occurred 40.8% and 26.5% during this winter game, and were higher during training than a competition. Based on the epidemiologic data of this study, it could provide the source for the injury prevention and improving the performance of the athlete and further develop scientific injury and illness surveillance systems.
Athletes* ; Athletic Injuries ; Epidemiology ; Female ; Humans ; Incidence ; Joints ; Knee ; Ligaments ; Male ; Medical Staff ; Prospective Studies ; Respiratory System ; Skating ; Skiing ; Sports ; Sprains and Strains