Contact the Snowsports Injuries Centre on 0800 707 6761, and at weekends on 0800 975 4348
The most common injuries for snowboarders are fractures to the wrist and arm. Skiers are prone to spraining the thumb metacarpal-phalangeal joint resulting in a rupture of the ulnar collateralligament (skier's thumb), particularly on 'dry' artificial slopes. Shoulder fractures and dislocations are also commonly seen and may require prolonged rehabilitation.