Abstract
An analysis is presented of 1763 consecutive injuries that occurred in the Ybrig region
in Switzerland, a ski resort, during the 1976-1982 ski seasons. The study included
all persons injured while skiing and treated at the emergency care facility at the
base of the Ybrig region. Fractures were the most frequent injury. Over the years,
a decrease in the total number of injuries was noticed. The severity of the injuries
was increased. More attention should be paid to the individual preparation of the
skier.
Key words
skiing - injuries - type and site - fractures - dislocation - severity
