MEDICAL REFERENCES


Am I good to all you budding students or what?! This page lists many of the most relevant references on the subject of snow sports injuries and is updated approximately every two months. I have tried to categorise them by snow sport but obviously there is inevitably a degree of overlap. You can also do a search yourself by using the free link to Medline at the bottom of the page. Simply type in your keyword(s) or copy and paste the following "skii* OR snowboard* OR skiboard*" and then try and find the time to read them all!

Alpine ski references
Snowboard references
Skiboard references
Nordic/XC/Telemark ski references
Relevant books and other publications
Medline
 

Alpine ski references

  1. Johnson RJ, Ettlinger CF, Campbell RJ et al. Trends in skiing injuries. Analysis of a 6-year study (1972 to 1978). Am. J. Sports Med. 1980; 8: 106-113
  2. Burns TP, Steadman JR, Rodkey WG. Alpine skiing and the mature athlete. Clin Sports Med. 10(2): 327-42, 1991
  3. Ekeland A, Holtmoen A, Lystad H. Lower extremity equipment-related injuries in alpine recreational skiers. Am J Sports Med. 21(2): 201-205, 1993
  4. Finch CF, Kelsall HL. The effectiveness of ski bindings and their professional adjustment for preventing alpine skiing injuries. Sports Med. 25(6): 407-416, 1998
  5. Eun S-P, Kannus P, Johnson RJ. Downhill ski injuries: Trends and treatments. J Musculoskel Med February: 95-106, 2001
  6. Diamond PT, Gale SD, Denkhaus, HK. Head injuries in skiers: an analysis of injury severity and outcome. Brain Injury. 15(5): 429-434, 2001
  7. Sutherland AG, Holmes JD, Myers S. Differing injury patterns in snowboarding and alpine skiing. Injury 1996. 27(6): 423-425
  8. Davidson TM, Laliotis A. Alpine skiing injuries - a nine year study. West J Med. 1996; 164(4): 310-314
  9. Deibert MC, Aronsson DD, Johnson RJ, et al. Skiing injuries in children, adolescents and adults. J. Bone Joint Surg Am. 1998; 80(1): 25- 32
  10. Shorter NA, Jensen PE, Harmon BJ et al. Skiing injuries in children and adolescents. J Trauma. 1996 40(6). 997-1001
  11. Goulet C. Analysis of the data collected through the Alpine Ski Accident Reports: 1992-1993, 1993-1994, and 1994-1995 seasons. Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, Regie de la securite dans les sports du Quebec, 1996
  12. Goulet C, Regnier G, Grimard G et al. Risk factors associated with alpine skiing injuries in children. Am J Sports Med. 1999 27(5). 644-650.
  13. Hunter RE. Skiing injuries. Am J Sports Med. 27: 381-389, 1999
  14. Garrick JG, Requa R. The role of instruction in preventing ski injuries. The Physician and Sports Medicine. 1977; 5(12): 57-59
  15. Hackam DJ, Kreller M, Pearl RH. Snow-related recreational injuries in children: assessment of morbidity and management strategies. J Pediatr Surg 1999; 34(1): 65-68
  16. Prall JA, Winston KR, Brennan, R. Spine and spinal cord injuries in downhill skiers. J.Trauma.1995; 39(6). 1115-1118.
  17. Floyd T. Alpine skiing, snowboarding, and spinal trauma. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 121: 433-436, 2001
  18. Paletta G, Warren RF. Knee injuries and alpine skiing. Treatment and rehabilitation. Sports Med. 17(6): 411-423, 1994
  19. Hennessey T, Morgan SJ, Elliot P et al. Helmet availability at skiing and snowboarding rental shops. A survey of Colorado ski resort rental practices. Am J Prev Med. 22(2): 110-112, 2002
  20. Tough SC, Butt J. A review of fatal injuries associated with downhill skiing. Am J Forensic Med Pathol. 1993; 14(1) 12-16
  21. Kip P, Hunter RE. Cervical spine fractures in alpine skiers. Orthopedics. 1995 Aug; 18(8): 737-741
  22. Ettlinger CF, Johnson RJ, Shealy JE. A method to help reduce the risk of serious knee sprains incurred in alpine skiing. Am J Sports Med. 1995; 23(5): 531-537
  23. Langran M, Jachacy GB, MacNeill A. Ski injuries in Scotland. A review of statistics from Cairngorm ski area, Winter 1993/4. Scott. Med J. 1996 41(6): 169 –172
  24. Langran M, Selvaraj S. Snow Sports Injuries in Scotland. A case-control study. Br. J Sports Med. 35:135-140, 2002
  25. O’Neill DF, McGlone MR. Injury risk in first-time snowboarders versus first-time skiers. Am J Sport Med. 27(1): 94-97, 1999
  26. Johnson RJ, Ettlinger CF. Alpine ski injuries: Changes through the years. Clinics in Sports Medicine. 1982; 1(2): 181 – 197
  27. Federiuk CS, Schlueter JL, Adams AL. Skiing, snowboarding, and sledding injuries in a northwestern state. Wilderness Environ Med. 2002 Winter;13(4):245-9.
  28. Werner S, Willis K. Self-release of ski-binding. Int J Sports Med. 2002 Oct;23(7):530-5.
  29. Levy AS, Hawkes AP, Hemminger LM, Knight S. An analysis of head injuries among skiers and snowboarders. J Trauma. 2002 Oct;53(4):695-704.
  30. Manning JT. The ratio of 2nd to 4th digit length and performance in skiing. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2002 Dec;42(4):446-50.
  31. Pressman A, Johnson DH. A review of ski injuries resulting in combined injury to the anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligaments. Arthroscopy 2003 Feb;19(2):194-202
  32. Rigel EG, Lebwohl MG et al. Ultraviolet radiation in alpine skiing: magnitude of exposure and importance of regular protection. Arch Dermatol 2003 Jan;139(1):60-2
  33. Rossi MJ, Lubowitz JH, Guttmann D. The skier's knee. Arthroscopy 2003 Jan;19(1):75-84
  34. Kupper T, Steffgen J, Gore C et al. Qualified rescue by ski patrols -- safety for the skier. Int J Sports Med 2002 Oct;23(7):524-9
  35. Werner S, Willis K. Self-release of ski-binding. Int J Sports Med 2002 Oct;23(7):530-5
  36. Miller SL, Gladstone JN. Graft selection in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Orthop Clin North Am 2002 Oct;33(4):675-83
  37. Rigel EG, Lebwohl MG, Rigel AC, Rigel DS. Ultraviolet radiation in alpine skiing: magnitude of exposure and importance of regular protection. Arch.Dermatol. 2003;139 :60-2.
  38. Skokan EG, Junkins EP, Jr., Kadish H. Serious winter sport injuries in children and adolescents requiring hospitalization.  Am J Emerg Med 2003;21:95-9.
  39. Langran M and Selvaraj S. Increased injury risk amongst first day skiers, snowboarders and skiboarders. Am J Sports Med 2004; 32(1): 96-103
  40. Matsumoto K, Sumi H, Sumi Y, Shimizu K. An analysis of hip dislocations among snowboarders and skiers: a 10-year prospective study from 1992 to 2002. J Trauma 2003;55:946-8.
  41. Neumayr G, Hoertnagl H, Pfister R, Koller A, Eibl G, Raas E. Physical and physiological factors associated with success in professional alpine skiing. Int.J Sports Med 2003;24:571-5.
  42. Hogg P. Preparation for skiing and snowboarding. Aust.Fam.Physician 2003;32:495-8.
  43. Aslam N,.Thomas P. Snowdome, skiers and boarders: accident and emergency experience. Int.J Clin.Pract. 2004;58:122-4
  44. Bergstrom KA,.Ekeland A. Effect of trail design and grooming on the incidence of injuries at alpine ski areas. Br.J.Sports Med. 2004;38:264-8
  45. Hagel BE, Goulet C, Platt RW, Pless IB. Injuries among skiers and snowboarders in Quebec. Epidemiology 2004;15:279-86
  46. Hagel BE, Pless IB, Goulet C, Platt RW, Robitaille Y. Quality of information on risk factors reported by ski patrols. Inj.Prev. 2004;10:275-9.
  47. Wetherbee E,.Pellecchia GL. Is there evidence that bracing could provide adequate stability for a 47-year-old man with a deficient anterior cruciate ligament to resume downhill skiing? Phys.Ther. 2004;84:274-82.
  48. Maitland ME. On "Is there evidence that bracing could provide adequate stability for a 47-year-old man with a deficient anterior cruciate ligament to resume downhill skiing?". Phys.Ther. 2004;84:859-60.
  49. Siu TL, Chandran KN, Newcombe RL, Fuller JW, Pik JH. Snow sports related head and spinal injuries: an eight-year survey from the neurotrauma centre for the Snowy Mountains, Australia. J.Clin.Neurosci. 2004;11:236-42.
  50. Xiang H, Stallones L, Smith GA. Downhill skiing injury fatalities among children. Inj.Prev. 2004;10:99-102.
  51. Sulheim S et al. Helmet use and risk of head injuries in alpine skiers and snowboarders. JAMA. 295(8):919-24, 2006 Feb 22.
  52. Ackery, A et al. An international review of head and spinal cord injuries in alpine skiing and snowboarding. Injury Prevention. 13(6):368-75, 2007 Dec.
  53. Burtscher M et al. Effects of modern ski equipment on the overall injury rate and the pattern of injury location in Alpine skiing. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine.  18(4):355-7, 2008 Jul
  54. Bissell BT et al. Epidemiology and Risk Factors of Humerus Fractures Among Skiers and Snowboarders. Am J Sports Med. 2008 Oct;36(10):1880-8.
  55. Tudor A, Ruzic L, Bencic I, Sestan B, Bonifacic M. Ski helmets could attenuate the sounds of danger. Clin J Sport Med 2010; 20(3):173-178.
  56. Ruedl G, Pocecco E, Sommersacher R, Gatterer H, Kopp M, Nachbauer W et al. Factors associated with self-reported risk-taking behaviour on ski slopes. Br J Sports Med 2010; 44(3):204-206.
  57. John MT. Individuals sustaining snowboarding and skiing accidents have different maxillofacial injury profiles. J Evid Based Dent Pract 2010; 10(4):259-260.