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Epidemiology of Lower Leg Fractures at a Colorado Ski Resort

Category: Trauma; Ankle; Sports Introduction/Purpose: Lower extremity fractures are relatively common among winter sports participants. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the demographics, injury mechanisms and environmental features among patients evaluated for lower leg fractures at a high-volume Colorado ski resort during five consecutive ski seasons. Methods: We conducted a retrospective descriptive analysis of patients with lower leg fractures at the Denver Health Winter Park Medical Center during the 2012/13 to 2016/17 ski seasons. We included all fractures below the knee (excluding tibial plateau and isolated fibular head fractures) sustained by skiing or snowboarding. Chart review was performed on the patient cohort, confirming diagnosis and evaluating factors associated with these fractures. Results: There were 346 lower leg, ankle, and/or foot fractures (5.4% of all clinic visits) during the study period. The average age was 33.1 years (range 4-74) with the majority being male (60.7%) and mainly as a result of skiing (84.7%). The majority of fractures were sustained among skiers and snowboarders who self-identified as beginner or intermediate skill level (64.8%), and on easy (green) or intermediate (blue) runs (64.9%). The most common fractures sustained were complete tibia-fibula fractures (30.9%) and lateral malleolus fractures (27.5%). More than half (57.0%) of complete tibia-fibula fractures were classified and boot top (mid- shaft just above the ski boot) fractures. The most common type of lateral malleolus fractures was Danis-Weber B (72.0%) with only 5.4% being Weber C fractures. Foot fractures were rare with only 12 total cases (3.5%). Conclusion: Skiers are much more likely to sustain lower leg fractures compared to snowboarders. Men were much more likely than women to sustain lower leg fractures. Most fractures occurred in mild or moderately difficult ski runs relative to advanced runs. Fractures appear to be more common with advancing age. Complete tibia-fibula fractures were the most common fractures sustained in all riders with lateral malleolus fractures being the second most common. Foot fractures are very rare in this population. Given the frequency of these injuries, additional education around prevention may be warranted.

Are Different Aged Youth Skiers and Snowboarders Experiencing Different Injury Patterns?

Background:Skiing and snowboarding have grown significantly in the past decades with millions of participants worldwide. With popularity increasing, specifically amongst youth athletes, so has the number of injuries and fatalities associated with these sports. In this study, we investigate age as a potential determinant for injury patterns for the growing population of youth skiers and snowboarders.Hypothesis/Purpose:The purpose of our study was to investigate the factors associated with different anatomical injury locations among youth skiers and snowboarders. We hypothesized that youth skiers would exhibit predominately lower body injuries, while snowboarders would predominately exhibit upper body injuries. We also expected higher rates of head injuries for the younger snowsports participants given their larger head to body ratios and decreased cervical muscular strength.Methods:This retrospective study was conducted from data acquired from the Winter Park Resort during the 2012/13–2016/17 ski seasons. The population includes youth (3-17 years old) participants injured at Winter Park Resort while skiing or snowboarding. Patients were sorted by sport and then into age bins 0-6, 7-14, and 15-17 years of age. The study population was described for gender breakdown, run difficulties, equipment usage, skill level, injury location, mechanism, anatomical location, and diagnosis. Logistic regression analysis was used to examine the association between age, sport, and other predictors of injury with different anatomical locations.Results:The study population is described in Table 1. Skiers were more likely than snowboarders to sustain a head injury (odds ratio=1.6, 95% CI=1.2, 2.2), while snowboarders were more likely to sustain upper extremity injuries (odds ratio=5.9, 95% CI=4.6, 7.6). Skiers age 0-6 suffered more head/neck/face injuries (24.2% compared to 14.46 and 14.86% respectively in age bins 7-14 and 15-17). Skiers age 0-6 suffered more fractures (48.2% compared to 28.4% and 23.8% for ages 7-14 and 15-17, where strains/sprains were leading diagnoses).Conclusion:Age was associated with injury patterns in youth skiers, as we observed more fractures, head/neck/face injuries and collision-related trauma in skiers age 0-6. Like previous studies, skiing was associated with lower extremity injuries and snowboarding was associated with upper extremity injuries. Taken together, these data support age as a determinant of injury patterns among youth skiers and snowboarders.Table 1.Descriptive statistics for youth skiers and snowboarders injured at a Colorado ski resortFigure 1.Injury patterns of injured youth skiers and snowboarders at a Colorado ski resort

Reputation Management at the Intersection of Information Seeking and Government Transparency

Over the past few years, a controversial public works project in Winter Park, Florida has been the center of debate in the city. At the end of 2021, the new Winter Park Library, against the wishes of its opponents, was dedicated to the citizens. Although controversial land use issues are unremarkable, it is the tensions caused by the local government’s opacity surrounding this major project that has become notable. Here, reputation management, specifically the reputation management of municipal administrations, at the intersection of information seeking and government transparency is explored. Transparency means little without demand for the information in question. Ideally, as the information needs of a public increases the opacity of institutions should decrease. The author argues that transparency eliminates the need for excessive reputation management during contentious public initiatives like the construction of a new library. This research revealed how four professional organizations that specialize in reputation and brand management in their respective fields assist Winter Park in its aims to build a new world-class library facility. This paper identifies how reputation management strategies have been tailored to suit the unique needs of a skeptical public.

Acromioclavicular joint injuries at a Colorado ski resort

ABSTRACT Background Acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) injuries are among the most common injuries in contact and non-contact sports. As winter sports become more popular, there has been an increase in shoulder injuries among recreational skiers and snowboarders. Methods This was a retrospective analysis of all patients who presented to the Denver Health Winter Park Medical Center with ACJ injury from 2012 to 2017. We examined the incidence of ACJ injuries, the injury mechanism, demographics, and type of ACJ injuries among skiers and snowboarders treated at the clinic. Results A total of 341 ACJ injuries (6.7% of total visits) were encountered during the study period. The majority of ACJ injures were type I (41.3%) and mainly occurred in men (86.5%). Most (96.8%) of the cases were primary ACJ injuries on the right shoulder (56.9%). The average age of patients with ACJ injuries was 30.0 years (range 10–72). More than half (62.2%) of ACJ injuries occurred while snowboarding. The most common mechanism of injury (93.5%) was fall to the snow while skiing/snowboarding. Women were more likely to have a type I ACJ injury than men (80.4% vs 35.4%; P < 0.001). Women with ACJ injuries were more likely to suffer the injury while skiing than snowboarding (71.7% vs 28.3%; P < 0.001), compared to men who were more likely to suffer the injury while snowboarding than skiing (67.5% vs 32.5%; P < 0.001). Conclusions Most of the ACJ injuries were type I and occurred mostly in men. Snowboarders were more likely to have an ACJ injury than skiers. Level of evidence Level IV, Epidemeiology Study.

Lowering Nighttime Blood Pressure With Bedtime Dosing of Antihypertensive Medications: Controversies in Hypertension - Con Side of the Argument.

Lowering Nighttime Blood Pressure With Bedtime Dosing of Antihypertensive Medications: Controversies in Hypertension - Con Side of the Argument.

Epidemiology of Clavicle Fractures Sustained at a Colorado Ski Resort.

Background:Although clavicle fractures are a common sports injury, there are limited studies on the incidence and causes of clavicle fractures among winter sports athletes.Purpose:To evaluate the characteristics and injury mechanisms associated with clavicle fractures among patients evaluated at a Colorado ski resort.Study Design:Descriptive epidemiology study.Methods:This was a retrospective descriptive analysis of patients with clavicle fractures at the Denver Health Winter Park Medical Center during the 2012-2013 to 2016-2017 ski seasons. Chart review was performed on the patient cohort to confirm clavicle fracture diagnosis and to evaluate factors associated with clavicle fracture.Results:A total of 393 clavicle fractures (6.2% of total clinic visits) occurred during the study period, corresponding to an overall clavicle fracture incidence of 8.4 per 100,000 participant-visits. The mean patient age was 26.4 years (range, 5-73 years). The majority were middle-third fractures (85.5%), occurring mainly in men (87.3%). More than half of the fractures were comminuted (54.5%) and occurred in snowboarders (55.0%). The most common mechanism of injury was a fall onto snow while skiing or snowboarding (92.4%). Women sustained more clavicle fractures while skiing compared with snowboarding (82.0% vs 18.0%; P < .001), while men sustained more fractures while snowboarding compared with skiing (60.3% vs 39.7%; P < .001).Conclusion:Clavicle fractures are relatively common, but there are scant incidence data for clavicle fractures in mountain sports. Consistent with prior studies, clavicle fractures were more common in younger patients and men. The most common anatomic fracture location was the midclavicle. A greater proportion of clavicle fractures among men were sustained during snowboarding and among women during skiing.

Epidemiology Of Acromioclavicular Joint Injuries At A Colorado Ski Resort

PURPOSE: Acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) injuries are amongst the most common injuries in winter sports. The purpose of this study was to determine trends with respect to injury mechanism, environmental factors, associated injuries, and demographics amongst patients treated for acute ACJ injuries at the Winter Park Ski Resort clinic in Colorado. METHODS: This was a retrospective descriptive analysis, specifically using an injured patient cohort from the Winter Park Ski Resort clinic. The timeframe used was from 2012 to 2017. All patients diagnosed with an ACJ injury when seen at the ski clinic at the mountain’s base were included in the patient cohort. Chart review was performed to confirm diagnosis and obtain case details. RESULTS: A total of 341 acromioclavicular joint injuries (6.7% of total visits) were encountered during the study period. The majority of ACJ injures were grade I (41.3%) and mainly occurred in men (86.5%). The majority (96.8%) of the cases were primary ACJ injuries on the right shoulder (56.9%). The average age of patients with ACJ injuries was 30.0 years (range 10-72). More than half (62.2%) of ACJ injuries occurred due to snowboarding injuries and the remaining due to skiing injuries (37.8%). The most common mechanism of injury (93.5%) was fall to snow while skiing/boarding. Women were more likely to have a grade I ACJ injury than men (80.4% vs 35.4%; P < 0.001). Women with ACJ injuries were more likely to suffer the injury due to skiing than snowboarding (71.7% vs 28.3%; P < 0.001), compared to men who were more likely to suffer the injury due to snowboarding than skiing (67.5% vs 32.5%; P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Most of the ACJ injuries were Class I and occurred mostly in men. Snowboarders were more likely to have an ACJ injury than skiers.

Learning Anthropology by Teaching Anthropology: A Case Study of Five Service-Learning Classes at Rollins College

As an anthropologist, I strive to incorporate the principles of engaged ethnographic research into my teaching. This paper presents a case study of five service-learning projects conducted by anthropology students at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. I contrast the minimal impact of two unsuccessful projects focused on documenting participants’ family lives with the great success of the later projects, in which my students taught anthropology-themed courses to older adult students. These projects were successful because they were mutually beneficial: They helped my students apply their knowledge outside of the classroom while providing opportunities for continuing education for older adults seeking to engage in academic debate. I argue that using the methods of collaborative ethnography can help scholars to design community engagement experiences that are more impactful for students and community partners alike.

Adrienne L. Childs, and Susan H. Libby. The Black Figure in the European Imaginary. Winter Park, FL: Rollins College, 2017. Pp. 80. $30.00 (paper).

Previous articleNext article No AccessBook ReviewsAdrienne L. Childs, and Susan H. Libby. The Black Figure in the European Imaginary. Winter Park, FL: Rollins College, 2017. Pp. 80. $30.00 (paper).Samuel W. BlackSamuel W. BlackSenator John Heinz History Center, Pittsburgh Search for more articles by this author Senator John Heinz History Center, PittsburghPDFPDF PLUSFull Text Add to favoritesDownload CitationTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints Share onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail SectionsMoreDetailsFiguresReferencesCited by The Journal of African American History Volume 104, Number 4Fall 2019 A journal of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History Article DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1086/705270 Views: 50Total views on this site For permission to reuse, please contact [email protected]PDF download Crossref reports no articles citing this article.

How Telehealth Stopped A Contagious Outbreak At A School.

A school-based telehealth program helps identify a disease outbreak before it gets out of hand.

THE URBAN TRANSFORMATION IN A PRECARIOUS HOUSING AREA: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN BAKU (AZERBAIJAN) AND TEHRAN (IRAN)

Urban transformation has become an increasingly important tool in cities for achieving a range of goals. Among many other cities, Baku and Tehran have been subject to urban transformation practices. Despite the differences (scale, size of population, geographic particularities etc.), these cities have experienced a similar urban development model: initially being part of the Eastern world, they subsequently integrated, in different ways, the approaches applied to Western cities. Urban transformation is generally focused on facilitating the city network(s), the need for housing for the population and providing circulation. These aspects are guiding the city’s development at first. The presented article is also focused on a transformation of the precarious area of the city in relation to the housing and transportation. Based on two urban transformation projects – Winter Park (Qış Parkı) in Baku and the Navvab Highway in Tehran – the aim of the study is to analyze the logic of urban development, explore the reasons behind the transformation and see what defines the logic of such transformation in Baku and Tehran, which will lead to better understanding of such possible urban transformations in the future.

THE URBAN TRANSFORMATION IN A PRECARIOUS HOUSING AREA: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS BETWEEN BAKU (AZERBAIJAN) AND

Urban transformation has become an increasingly important tool in cities for achieving a range of goals. Among many other cities, Baku and Tehran have been subject to urban transformation practices. Despite the differences (scale, size of population, geographic particularities etc.), these cities have experienced a similar urban development model: initially being part of the Eastern world, they subsequently integrated, in different ways, the approaches applied to Western cities. Urban transformation is generally focused on facilitating the city network(s), the need for housing for the population and providing circulation. These aspects are guiding the city’s development at first. The presented article is also focused on a transformation of the precarious area of the city in relation to the housing and transportation. Based on two urban transformation projects – Winter Park (Qış Parkı) in Baku and the “Navvab Highway” in Tehran – the aim of the study is to analyze the logic of urban development, explore the reasons behind the transformation and see what defines the logic of such transformation in Baku and Tehran, which will lead to better understanding of such possible urban transformations in the future.

Evaluating Community Support for an Elementary School Education Garden

This study surveyed 202 residents in the community of Winter Park in Wilmington, North Carolina to evaluate interest in the maintenance of a proposed education garden for Winter Park Elementary School (WPES). Results indicated strong community support for this garden. Additionally, four groups of variables (demographics, parenthood status, availability, and lifestyle preferences) were used to predict willingness to volunteer at the garden. Results showed that respondent age, number of children enrolled at WPES, driving distance between the household and WPES, and frequency of organic food purchases were the most consistent predictors of willingness to volunteer at the garden.

Mitigating Litigation for Adventure Recreation Operators: The Ski Safety Act

Adventure tourism is a rapidly growing segment of the tourism industry, which can be regarded as specific activities that are alluring for their uncertain and potentially dangerous outcomes. Risk-taking attitudes and behaviors may be common among adventure recreationists and increase the potential for litigation against recreation operators. In Fleury v. IntraWest Winter Park Operations Corporation (2014), delineation of an inherent danger or risk of skiing provided by the Ski Safety Act of 1979 was interpreted differently by various parties, giving rise to legal action. Because ski resort operators are typically granted immunity from damages resulting from inherent dangers of skiing, the interpretation of this statutory definition has implications for the liability attributed to the skier versus the resort operator and sets precedent for similar circumstances. This paper analyzes the aforementioned case and provides recommendations for adventure recreation operators in terms of risk management. Subscribe to JOREL

Meet the AMDA Medical Director of the Year Nominees

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American Board of Family Medicine Elects New Officers and Board Members

The American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) is pleased to announce the election of 4 new officers and 4 new board members. The new officers elected at the ABFM's spring board meeting in April are James Kennedy, MD, of Winter Park, Colorado, elected as Chair; Keith Stelter, MD, of Mankato, Minnesota

Florida TeleHealth Summit: “Telemedicine –It’s Here, It’s Now”

The Southeastern Telehealth Resource Center, Florida State University College of Medicine, and the Florida Partnership for TeleHealth invites participation in the 2nd Annual Florida TeleHealth Summit. The Summit will be held December 3-4, 2015 at the Alfond Inn, Winter Park, Florida. For further information about the Southeastern Telehealth Resource Center and the Summit, visit: http://www.setrc.us/