Ski Season: Most common injuries

Most snow sport injuries result from falls and awkward positioning, often resulting from a loss of control when traveling at speed. This week we bring you the 6 most common areas injured while skiing and snowboarding.

1. Knee injuries - Ligament sprains (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL) and meniscus damage
2. Shoulder dislocations or fractures
3. AC Joint injuries
4. Lower Leg fractures
5. Wrist, hand, or thumb injuries.
6. Closed head injuries and concussions