From: Patterns of traumatic outdoor rock-climbing injuries in Sweden between 2008 and 2019
Fracture | Sprain | Contusion | Total | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | ||
Injury location UIAA | Upper limbs/shoulder/clavicle | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 1 (25) | 1 (3) |
Trunk, chest (sternum/ribs) | 2 (9) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 2 (6) | |
Thoracic spine | 1 (4) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 1 (3) | |
Lumbar spine | 2 (9) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 2 (6) | |
Pelvis, buttock | 1 (4) | 0 (0) | 1 (25) | 2 (6) | |
Ankle | 10 (44) | 6 (100) | 1 (25) | 17 (52) | |
Foot | 7 (30) | 0 (0) | 1 (25) | 8 (24) | |
Total | 23 (100) | 6 (100) | 4 (100) | 33 (100) |