Table 4 Detailed information of the lower extremity injuries in males and females
Injury location | Male/Female | Fracture | Ligament injury | Contusion | Length of recovery off-ski period in days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Males (mean age)/females (mean age) | Males (mean age)/females (mean age) | Males (mean age)/females (mean age) | Males (mean age)/females (mean age) | Males/females | |
Knee | 11 (18)/10 (16) | 0/0 | 8* (18)/9** (15.5) | 3 (12)/1 (16) | 45/180 |
Lower leg (tibia and fibula) | 8 (14)/8 (14) | 8 (14)/8 (14) | 0/0 | 0/0 | 120/115 |
Ankle | 0/2 (14) | 0/1 (12) | 0/1 (16) | 0/0 | 0/45 |