Evaluation of skiing and snowboarding injuries sustained in terrain parks versus traditional slopes.

This study compares skiing and snowboarding injuries in terrain parks versus slopes at two ski areas, 2000e05. A total of 3953 (26.7%) injuries occurred in terrain parks, predominantly among young male snowboarders. Terrain park injuries were more likely to be severe, involving head (RR 1.31, 95% CI 1.16 to 1.48) or back (RR 1.96, 95% CI 1.67 to 2.29). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]