Skiing Helmets An Evaluation of the Potential to Reduce Head Injury January 1999
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An international review of head and spinal cord injuries in alpine skiing and snowboarding.
BACKGROUND Alpine skiing and snowboarding are popular winter activities worldwide, enjoyed by participants of all ages and skill levels. There is some evidence that the incidence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal cord injury (SCI) in these activities may be increasing. These injuries can cause death or severe debilitation, both physically and emotionally, and also result in enormous fi...
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