Skateboards: Are they really perilous? A retrospective study from a district hospital
2008
Skateboards: Are they really perilous?
Sample size: 50
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Rethnam Ulfin, Yesupalan Rajam Sheeja, Sinha Amit
Primary Institution: Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan, UK
Hypothesis
Is the skateboard as dangerous as has been portrayed?
Conclusion
Skateboarding does not appear to be a dangerous sport, with a low incidence of injuries that are not severe.
Supporting Evidence
- 50 patients with skateboard-related injuries were encountered during the study.
- Most injuries were fractures, primarily affecting the upper limbs.
- Only 14% of patients required hospitalization for observation.
Takeaway
Skateboarding is fun but can lead to injuries. Most injuries are not serious, and wearing protective gear can help keep kids safe.
Methodology
Retrospective study over 5 years analyzing skateboard-related injuries in an Orthopaedic unit.
Limitations
Only included patients seen by the Orthopaedic unit; minor injuries may have been missed.
Participant Demographics
Most patients were males under the age of 15, with a mean age of 15.3 years.
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