SOpening up how to behave in the event of a fall while skiing, snowboarding or sledding avoids further damage. “THEThe first rule is to identify the point of the body where the greatest pain is located to free it from compressions and tensions and protect it from dangerous maneuvers.
The second, understand if the legs, feet, arms and hands move welland if we feel like getting back on our feet. If it seems to us that something is broken, for example if we are unable to rotate our ankle or neck, or if we feel dizzy, we must call the emergency medical service on 112 or 118, so that the limb and anatomical areas involved in the accident are immobilized and the diagnosis and treatment times are accelerated” sbends Andrea Panzeri, orthopaedist, president of the Medical Commission of the Italian Winter Sports Federation.
What to do if the trauma is mild
What to do, however, in case of knee sprain and other milder traumas, which in the following hours cause swelling, discomfort and difficulty in movement?
«If it doesn’t go away with ice and an anti-inflammatory within 24 hours, it’s a good idea to see an orthopedist in the emergency room or the nearest trauma center to rule out injuries, for example to the cruciate ligament» recommends Panzeri.
Many people take out insurance against these accidents which also cover their own damage (for damage to third parties from 2022 the insurance is mandatory and sold with the ski pass). Specific agreements, via WhatsApp, offer an appointment for an orthopedic consultation with teams specializing in sports injuries. Like the Sport Trauma and Research Center operational unit of the San Siro Clinical Institute in Milan directed by Panzeri.
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