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PEDIATRICS Vol. 101 No. 4 April 1998, pp. 720-722

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS:
In-line Skating Injuries in Children and Adolescents

Committee on Injury and Poison Prevention and Committee on Sports Medicine and Fitness

In-line skating has become one of the fastest-growing recreational sports in the United States. Recent studies emphasize the value of protective gear in reducing the incidence of injuries. Recommendations are provided for parents and pediatricians, with special emphasis on the novice or inexperienced skater.


Statement of reaffirmation:

AAP Publications Retired and Reaffirmed

Pediatrics 117: 1846-1847. [Full Text]



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