Kitesurf injury trauma evaluation study: A prospective cohort study evaluating kitesurf injuries

Table 1 Baseline characteristics

Characteristic	n	%
Sex
Male	144	74
Female	50	26
Age (yr)
10-20	21	11
20-30	79	41
30-40	63	32
40-50	24	12
50-60	8	4.1
Experience (yr)
< 1	13	6.7
1-2	27	14
3-5	85	44
5-10	51	26
> 10	18	9.2
Lessons
0	29	15
1-3	44	23
3-10	84	43
> 10	37	19
Board type
Twintip	178	92
Directional	11	5.6
Race	1	0.5
Different	4	2.1
Protection
Quick-release	190	98
Impact vest	38	20
Helmet	8	4.1
Different	24	12

Table 2 The types of injuries

Injury	n	%
Abrasion	45	25
Contusion	35	19
Joint sprain	31	19
Muscular sprain	18	10
Deep/open wound	16	9.0
Fracture	7	4.0
Concussion	7	4.0
Ligament rupture	4	2.2
Meniscus tear	2	1.1
Nerve damage	1	0.6
Other	11	6.2
Total	177	100

Table 3 Affected anatomical locations

Location	n	%
Foot	45	25
Knee	25	14
Hand/wrist	18	10
Head	14	7.9
Calf	14	7.9
Ankle	11	6.2
Shoulder	8	4.5
Chest	7	4.0
Fingers	7	4.0
Upper arm	4	2.3
Elbow	4	2.3
Hip	4	2.3
Back	4	2.3
Neck	3	1.7
Upper leg	2	1.1
Forearm	1	0.6
Other	6	3.4
Total	177	100

Table 4 Maneuver at the time of the injury

Maneuver	n	%
Jump or trick	87	49
Cruising	46	26
Walking with kite	16	9.0
Wave riding	10	5.6
Landing kite	3	1.7
Launching kite	2	1.1
Other	13	7.3
Total	177	100