The end of skiing is orthopedics? Doctor’s reminder: Ice and snow sports are risky, and health protection should be done well
At the just-concluded 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, Gu Ailing, The outstanding performance of athletes from the Chinese delegation such as Su Yiming has ignited the ice and snow dream of countless people, and they have also brought extreme skiing into the public eye.
Influenced by athletes, many young people in Yinchuan went to Yuehai Ski Resort during this period and began to have close contact with ice and snow.
Only the ordinary people who walk into the ski resort can really experience what it means to “get it at first sight, but lose it as soon as you learn it”. Stepping into the blue sky” is really “as difficult as going up to the blue sky”.
It should be noted that among these ordinary snow enthusiasts, the number of patients who seek medical treatment for skiing is also on the rise.
Yinchuan First People’s Hospital, Deputy Director of Orthopedics Wu Xinglin said that recently, the number of orthopedic visits in hospitals around the world has increased. Seven of them are related to skiing, and the extremely high probability of injury has led to a saying in the industry: “The end of the ski trail is orthopedics.”
“Skiing is a high-risk sport, which has It is dangerous. Beginners should practice under the guidance of professionals such as coaches, and wear protective gear, helmets, snow goggles, etc. At the same time, they must choose snow courses according to their own conditions. Beginners must not go to advanced courses, otherwise It’s a joke on the Internet, ‘When you enter the ski resort, it’s Gu Ailing, you are a bone lover’ ‘You can’t afford to hurt others, but you can’t hurt yourself’.”
Wu Xinglin said that if you want to avoid sports injuries in skiing, the first priority is to choose suitable skiing equipment, especially you must prepare head-to-toe protection Equipment, such as helmets, goggles, boots, gloves, wrist guards, knee pads, etc., to avoid damage to the corresponding parts.
Secondly, pay attention to your own physical condition. Skiing is a strenuous exercise in a low temperature environment, which will aggravate the discomfort, and eating too much can easily cause gastrointestinal discomfort. At the same time, incorrect skating technique or skating posture may cause skeletal ligament damage, so technical advancement requires the guidance of a regular ski instructor.
Third, be sure to learn to wrestle when you learn to ski.
Fractures are prone to occur if the impact or weight exceeds the body’s ability to bear while sliding. When you fall, try to roll over to the ground, do not fall backwards, because falling backwards is particularly likely to cause serious damage to vulnerable parts such as the head and neck.
What should I do if I am injured while skiing?
Wu Xinglin said that frostbite is the most common injury for skiers in the ski resort. Once this happens, leave the low temperature venue immediately and change the wet clothes and socks. But pay special attention not to bake the fire immediately. You can soak the frostbite in warm water at 40°C, and wear thick clothes to keep warm.
In addition, skiing is the most prone to fall injuries, and skiers need to observe themselves frequently. If swelling and pain are found, it is recommended to seek professional diagnosis immediately.
If a fracture occurs in the ski resort, you should lie down immediately and call the rescue personnel, do not move, massage or stretch, so as not to cause congestion and edema, further increasing the difficulty of treatment; skiing Inevitably accompanied by a sprained foot or a sprained knee, if it is found that the joint cannot bear weight or the movement is obviously limited, it is necessary to go to a hospital with the ability to treat the injury and treat it in time to avoid sequelae. (Shang Lingbin, reporter from Ningxia Daily)
Editor: Li Zhiting