Estudio observacional de lesiones relacionadas con el deporte en esquiadores alpinos de categoría masters

Constanza  Ramírez M.; Angélica Ibáñez L.; Benjamín Walbaum G.; Tomás Bustos S.; Camila Alemany V.

doi:10.59856/arch.soc.chil.med.deporte.v66i1.12

Authors

Constanza Ramírez M. Clínica MEDS, Santiago, Chile.
Angélica Ibáñez L. Departamento de Traumatología, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Santiago, Chile
Benjamín Walbaum G. Departamento Hemato-oncología, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. Santiago, Chile
Tomás Bustos S. Departamento de Traumatología, Hospital Militar de Santiago, Santiago, Chile
Camila Alemany V. Agencia ACHS San Miguel, Santiago, Chile

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59856/arch.soc.chil.med.deporte.v66i1.12

Keywords:

Skiing, masters, injuries

Abstract

Introduction:Alpine skiing is practiced at high speed, becoming a sport with significant and severe injuries. However, to our knowledge, there are not many studies available regarding injuries among masters ski racers.

Objective: To describe sport activities and epidemiology of injuries that occurred during sports practice in masters ski sportsmen in Chile. To evaluate treatments received for those injuries, and associated recovery time.

Materials and Method: An e- mail was sent to masters ski racers competing in national races, where they were directed to an online survey, requesting information regarding sports practiced and training hours. Patients were asked to self report on all injuries sustained during sports practice, whether they occurred during skiing practice or other sports.
Results: A total of 42 masters ski racers, 81% male, mean age 50 ± 9 years, answered the survey. A total of 77 injuries were described, where 81% of skiers had suffered at least one injury, with a maximum of 6 injuries per person. The most common injury was fractures with 20% followed by sprains 16% and ACL injuries 12%. Fifty one percent of injuries occurred during the practice of other sports and only 13% occurred during ski competitions. Severe injuries were mostly associated with skiing, with 60% of fractures, 71% dislocations and 100% of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries in this group.

Most injuries were treated with physical therapy or immobilization, while 16% required some type of surgery. Recovery time ranged from 1 month to 2 years.

Conclusion: Sports related injuries are common in masters ski racers, resulting in significant loss of training and racing time. Most of these occur during alpine skiing, and we can see the most severe injuries during alpine skiing. Further studies are needed to understand the risk factors for injury this population and implement preventive measures.

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