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World J Orthop. Apr 18, 2020; 11(4): 243-251
Published online Apr 18, 2020. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v11.i4.243
Published online Apr 18, 2020. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v11.i4.243
Table 1 Baseline characteristics
Characteristic | n | % |
Sex | ||
Male | 144 | 74 |
Female | 50 | 26 |
Age (yr) | ||
10-20 | 21 | 11 |
20-30 | 79 | 41 |
30-40 | 63 | 32 |
40-50 | 24 | 12 |
50-60 | 8 | 4.1 |
Experience (yr) | ||
< 1 | 13 | 6.7 |
1-2 | 27 | 14 |
3-5 | 85 | 44 |
5-10 | 51 | 26 |
> 10 | 18 | 9.2 |
Lessons | ||
0 | 29 | 15 |
1-3 | 44 | 23 |
3-10 | 84 | 43 |
> 10 | 37 | 19 |
Board type | ||
Twintip | 178 | 92 |
Directional | 11 | 5.6 |
Race | 1 | 0.5 |
Different | 4 | 2.1 |
Protection | ||
Quick-release | 190 | 98 |
Impact vest | 38 | 20 |
Helmet | 8 | 4.1 |
Different | 24 | 12 |
Table 2 The types of injuries
Injury | n | % |
Abrasion | 45 | 25 |
Contusion | 35 | 19 |
Joint sprain | 31 | 19 |
Muscular sprain | 18 | 10 |
Deep/open wound | 16 | 9.0 |
Fracture | 7 | 4.0 |
Concussion | 7 | 4.0 |
Ligament rupture | 4 | 2.2 |
Meniscus tear | 2 | 1.1 |
Nerve damage | 1 | 0.6 |
Other | 11 | 6.2 |
Total | 177 | 100 |
Table 3 Affected anatomical locations
Location | n | % |
Foot | 45 | 25 |
Knee | 25 | 14 |
Hand/wrist | 18 | 10 |
Head | 14 | 7.9 |
Calf | 14 | 7.9 |
Ankle | 11 | 6.2 |
Shoulder | 8 | 4.5 |
Chest | 7 | 4.0 |
Fingers | 7 | 4.0 |
Upper arm | 4 | 2.3 |
Elbow | 4 | 2.3 |
Hip | 4 | 2.3 |
Back | 4 | 2.3 |
Neck | 3 | 1.7 |
Upper leg | 2 | 1.1 |
Forearm | 1 | 0.6 |
Other | 6 | 3.4 |
Total | 177 | 100 |
Table 4 Maneuver at the time of the injury
Maneuver | n | % |
Jump or trick | 87 | 49 |
Cruising | 46 | 26 |
Walking with kite | 16 | 9.0 |
Wave riding | 10 | 5.6 |
Landing kite | 3 | 1.7 |
Launching kite | 2 | 1.1 |
Other | 13 | 7.3 |
Total | 177 | 100 |
- Citation: van Bergen CJ, Weber RI, Kraal T, Kerkhoffs GM, Haverkamp D. Kitesurf injury trauma evaluation study: A prospective cohort study evaluating kitesurf injuries. World J Orthop 2020; 11(4): 243-251
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v11/i4/243.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v11.i4.243