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Abstract
Skiing is increasingly popular among people of all ages and as the number of enthusiasts
grows so does the incidence of ski-related injuries. Injuries to the thumb, which
account for up to 17 per cent of skiing injuries, are associated with considerable
morbidity. The cause of these injuries is discussed and a simple method of prevention
is proposed.
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- Thumb injuries in downhill skiing.Int. J. Sports Med. 1982; 3: 50
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- The etiology of ski injuries: an eight year study of the skier and his equipment.Orthop. Clin. North Am. 1976; 7: 13
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Publication history
Accepted:
July 31,
1985
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© 1986 Published by Elsevier Inc.
