Epidemiology of lower extremity injuries presenting to the emergency room in the United States: Snow skiing vs. snowboarding

The incidence of lower extremity injuries in skiers was higher than that of snowboarders in 2014, with the 0-19 year old age group and males being those most likely to sustain an injury. The most common region of the lower extremity that was injured was the knee for skiers and the lower trunk (e.g. pelvis, hip, lumbar spine) for snowboarders. Physicians and consumers alike should be aware of this data when considering participation in these sports as well as strategies for injury prevention.