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Kite skier's toe: an unusual case of frostbite.

Russell, Katie White
; 
McIntosh, Scott E
; 
Anderson, Rachel
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Galbraith, Deirdre
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Hudson, Sean T
; 
Cochran, Amalia L
; 
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.
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imray, chris
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Date
2013-03-07
Type
Article
Subject
Diseases & disorders of systemic, metabolic or environmental origin
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UHCW Vascular
GEH Nephrology
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Citation
Wilderness Environ Med . 2013 Jun;24(2):136-40
Journal / Source Title
Wilderness & Environmental Medicine
DOI
10.1016/j.wem.2012.11.013
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14200/1822
PMID
23473792
Publisher
Elsevier
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