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Abstract
The range of injuries sustained at an ice-rink and presented to an Accident Service
department is described. A total of 203 patients with 222 injuries presented themselves
during a 2-month period. There were 103 noteworthy injuries, including 61 fractures,
2 dislocations and 2 severed tendons, but the commonest injuries were wounds, sprains
and bruises.
Beginners appear to be more prone to injury than experienced skaters. In addition
to using well-fitting skate-boots to protect the ankle, some injuries could be avoided
by wearing elbow and knee pads, and a thick pair of gloves.
The number of injuries compared with the total number of skaters was small but produced
a noteworthy increase in the workload of the Accident Service.
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Publication history
Accepted:
September 12,
1985
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© 1986 Published by Elsevier Inc.
