UNIQUE ASPECTS OF DOWNHILL SKI INJURIES PART 2: DIAGNOSIS AND ACUTE MANAGEMENT OF SPECIFIC INJURIES

Abstract

As in many sports, a wide spectrum of injuries is seen in skiing (Table 1). This includes injuries to the upper and lower extremities as well as miscellaneous injuries and medical problems (frostbite, hypothermia, and high altitude effects). Six relatively unique injuries in skiing will be presented in detail. The discussion will focus on the acute management of these injuries: subluxing peroneal tendons, fibular stress fractures, tibial shaft fractures (spiral, transverse), medical compartment knee injuries, anterior shoulder dislocations with associated greater tuberosity fractures, and gamekeeper's thumb.