Impact with ground, snow accounts for more than 70% of pediatric skiing-related injuries
A study of pediatric skiing-related injuries showed rates of sprains and contusions decreased, while rates of fractures and concussions fluctuated between 2012 and 2022, despite increased adoption of protective gear.In addition, results showed impact with the ground or snow was the most common injury mechanism, accounting for 70.8% of all injuries. Lower leg fractures were also common, according