Roller-Skating Injuries

Abstract

In brief Sixty-two patients with rollerskating injuries were seen over an 18-month period. Most (71%) of the patients were girls and women, and ages ranged from 6 to 62 years. Most injuries were caused when the skaters lost their balance and fell backwards onto their hands. Most (79%) injuries were to the upper extremities and only 19% were to the lower extremities. There was one nonextremity injury, a lumbar compression fracture. The authors recommend using protective pads and improved body mechanics to avoid injuries.