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Kite skier's toe : an unusual case of frostbite
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Russell, Katie White, Imray, C. (Chris), McIntosh, Scott E., Anderson, Rachel, Galbraith, Deirdre, Hudson, Sean T. and Cochran, Amalia (2013) Kite skier's toe : an unusual case of frostbite. Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, Volume 24 (Number 2). pp. 136-140. doi:10.1016/j.wem.2012.11.013 ISSN 1080-6032.
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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wem.2012.11.013
Abstract
Frostbite is a well-known occurrence in outdoor winter activity and exploration. We report the first documented case of frostbite associated with kite skiing. Kite skiing is an emerging sport that uses a kite to harness wind power for recreation and to travel long distances on skis. Certain characteristics of this sport may predispose athletes to frostbite injury. The stance required to resist and redirect the force created by the wind and kite puts constant pressure and repetitive trauma on the downwind great toe. This can compromise blood flow and increase risk of cold injury. Future kite skier expeditions should focus on specific prevention methods including properly fitting boots, adequate boot insulation, and frequent rest periods to inspect and warm toes.
Item Type: | Journal Article | ||||
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Divisions: | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School | ||||
Journal or Publication Title: | Wilderness & Environmental Medicine | ||||
Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. | ||||
ISSN: | 1080-6032 | ||||
Official Date: | 7 March 2013 | ||||
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Volume: | Volume 24 | ||||
Number: | Number 2 | ||||
Page Range: | pp. 136-140 | ||||
DOI: | 10.1016/j.wem.2012.11.013 | ||||
Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||
Publication Status: | Published | ||||
Access rights to Published version: | Restricted or Subscription Access |
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