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No one wants a good day on the slopes to end with a visit to the emergency room. But sometimes, it happens.<\/p>\n

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Learn how to stay safe on the ski slopes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not just beginner skiers getting hurt. It happens to even the most expert skiers,\u201d said Dr. Laura Sehnert<\/a>, an emergency medicine physician and director of medical staff affairs at UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center<\/a>.<\/em> \u201cAnd it can happen really fast.\u201d<\/p>\n

Below, Sehnert gives tips for avoiding the most common ski and snowboard injuries that are seen in the emergency department.<\/p>\n

Knee injuries:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

At the top of the list are knee injuries<\/a>, especially tears and partial tears to the ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament.<\/p>\n

\u201cA lot of times, you\u2019ll end up needing surgery, which can be a real season-ender,\u201d Sehnert said. \u201cSo it\u2019s one we definitely want to avoid.\u201d<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, all it takes to injure your knee is one awkward fall.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou may try to resist the fall, so your knee and leg are falling one way and the rest of you is leaning the other way,\u201d Sehnert said. The resulting stress and twisting motion can tear the ligament.<\/p>\n

To avoid knee injuries, learn techniques for falling well and add in some pre-season core strengthening and overall conditioning. Sehnert also recommends strengthening the quads and hamstrings by doing classic wall sits, squats, side planks and side-to-side \u201cskater\u201d exercises.<\/p>\n

And watch out for changing conditions: warm, grabby snow can make knee injuries more likely.<\/p>\n

Wrist, shoulder and hand injuries:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Shoulder dislocations and separations, broken or sprained wrists, and thumb injuries can happen when you put your hand out to catch yourself in a fall.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s called a \u2018FOOSH,\u2019 or fall on outstretched hand,\u201d Sehnert said. \u201cWith the force of the impact, often something will give, whether it is the bones or the soft tissues.\u201d<\/p>\n

Skier\u2019s thumb, or a tear to the ulnar collateral ligament, can result from falling while holding poles and might ultimately require surgery.<\/p>\n

Head injuries:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Concussions and other head injuries are most common when skiing at high speeds or in the trees.<\/p>\n

To avoid a head injury, be cautious when visibility is low and make sure you stay on terrain that\u2019s within your abilities. Don\u2019t ski if you are under the influence of alcohol or other drugs including marijuana, and always wear a helmet.<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone should wear a helmet, every time,\u201d she said. \u201cIf you do have a significant crash with a helmet, it\u2019s time to invest in a new one.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also wise to beware the last run of the day. \u201cYou have to know when to say when,\u201d Sehnert said. \u201cIf your body is tired, you shouldn\u2019t push for that last run because that\u2019s a very common time for a ski injury to occur.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you do end up with an injury, take heart knowing you\u2019re in good hands. Average wait time for the last 5,500 emergency care patients at YVMC was a mere eight minutes to see a board-certified emergency medicine physician, and experienced trauma surgeons and orthopedists are on call and available around the clock.<\/p>\n

Plus, physical therapists from the UCHealth SportsMed Clinic<\/a> are available to help with bracing, crutch training, icing and other treatments, and even home exercise programs. \u201cWe have a spectacular physical therapy department on staff in the emergency department during the winter months,\u201d Sehnert said. \u201cIt\u2019s a very unique set-up. Most ED\u2019s don\u2019t offer that level of service.\u201d<\/p>\n

By taking steps to avoid an injury, you can help ensure your ski season is a good one.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re blessed to live in this amazing place and I want people to have an amazing and full season,\u201d Sehnert. \u201cBut also be aware that injuries can happen and do everything you can to avoid them.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

This article first appeared in the Steamboat Pilot & Today on Dec. 4, 2017.<\/em><\/p>\n

Susan Cunningham writes for UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center<\/a>. She can be reached at cunninghamsbc@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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