Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Cureus
Abstract
We conducted an epidemiological study by using the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) database to assess and quantify waterskiing injuries between 2012 and 2022. A total of 898 injuries were reported, primarily among Caucasian males during competition. Head (177, 20%), face (93, 10%), and knee (70, 8%) were the most prevalent types of injuries. Common physical examination findings included muscle strains, ligament sprains, lacerations, and fractures. Although rare, there were reported cases of dental injury, hemorrhage, crushing, foreign body, and amputation as well. These findings suggest that protective equipment, particularly headgear, is necessary to reduce the incidence of waterskiing injuries.
First Page
65522
Last Page
65522
DOI
10.7759/cureus.65522
Publication Date
7-1-2024
Recommended Citation
Muir, Sean M; Rizzieri, Tyler; Brown, Andrew; Graham, Cole; Fulmer, Laken; Scagliarini, Ryan; and Lombardozzi, Kristine, "Injuries Related to Waterskiing Between 2012 and 2022: A National Database Study." (2024). Trauma and Acute Care Articles. 38.
https://scholarlyworks.ohiohealth.com/acute-care-articles/38