%0 Journal Article
%T Alpine Skiing Injuries
%A Annabelle Davey
%A Jasper E. Shealy
%A Nathan K. Endres
%A Robert J. Johnson
%J Sports Health
%@ 1941-0921
%D 2019
%R 10.1177/1941738118813051
%X Alpine skiing is a popular sport worldwide but has significant risk for injury. The epidemiology of skiing-related injuries has been described, which has led to the identification of risk factors for specific types of injuries. Pertinent literature from peer-reviewed publications was reviewed. Clinical review. Level 5. The adoption of international standards for ski-boot-binding systems has changed the profile of skiing-related injuries over time, as has the widespread use of helmets. An understanding of mechanisms of injury, risk factors, and preventative measures may decrease the incidence of skiing-related injuries. Advances in standards for skiing equipment have been effective at decreasing both the frequency and severity of skiing-related injuries, but additional efforts are required to improve the safety of the sport
%K alpine skiing
%K injury
%K anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
%K epidemiology
%K head injury
%U https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1941738118813051