LOWER-EXTREMITY INJURIES IN IN-LINE SKATERS - A REPORT OF 2 CASES

In-line skating has become a very popular sport over the past several years. Previous studies examining the injuries associated with this sp ort have emphasized the incidence upper extremity injuries, Two cases are described in which patients suffered severe lower extremity injuri es while inline skating: one had a femoral shaft spiral fracture and t he other bilateral anterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral li gament injuries, Although a predominance of upper extremity injuries a ssociated with this sport has been widely noted, increased numbers of participants, higher speeds and changing skate designs may further pre dispose skaters to leg, knee and ankle injuries.