Traumatiska skador hos ishockeyspelare i Sverige
en registerstudie
AimThe aim of this study was to map the injury panorama of traumatic injuries related to ice hockey in Sweden 2006-2011. In addition to that the aim was to compare whether there were any gender differences regarding traumatic ice hockey injuries. MethodThe present study was based on data from the Folksam insurance company between 2006 and 2011. The population consisted of ice hockey players in a club affiliated to the Swedish Ice Hockey Federation and that had sustained a traumatic injury related to ice hockey that resulted in medical care and then was reported to Folksam. The results are presented with descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation, median range and frequencies. ResultsThe head was the most common injury localization followed by the upper extremity where the shoulder accounted for a high number of injuries. Fracture was the most common type of injury for both male and female players. Dental injuries were the second most common injury type. Injuries were most frequent in young players aged 10-24 years with a peak between 15-19 years of age. Female players suffered more contusion injuries, concussions and sprains than male players. Fractures to the upper extremity were the type of injury that to the highest extent led to permanent medical impairment. ConclusionDental injuries constituted a great part of the injuries and have not decreased despite rules concerning dental protection. Fracture was the most frequent type of injury for both genders and was also the type of injury that led to the highest number of sports disability. Young players were more prone to injuries than older players. Concussion, contusions and distortions were more common in female than in male but there were no significant difference.