Biomedical subjects

W R Mang

Publications and source records attributed to W R Mang.

3 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed1977

[Injuries from hang gliding].

106 accidents in hang gliding during the years 1974--1977 are discussed. 25 pilots died, 19 of the flyers suffered severe brain damage and multiple fractures. Injuries associated with hang gliding are very often fractures of the lower extremities, of the spine and of the head. Severe burns were seen if flyers touch electric wires. Preventive safety measures consist in approved schools for flyers, better safety devices (shoes, helmet), official testing and approval of equipment; a modified parachute should be developed and used.

Athletic Injuries↗

PubMed1977

[Incidence and type of injuries in icehockey].

This investigation analyzes 79 injuries of players of the German Ice-Hockey-National-Team which happened in 37 international games from 1974 to 1976. 36% of the injuries are caused by the stick, which corresponds to the reports of literature. Serious injuries, especially head injuries can be reduced if the following rules are observed: Good conditioning of the players, equipment according to regulations with helm and mouth protection during training and game, exact control of the game by the referees.

Adult↗

PubMed1976

[The fatal ski accident].

This investigation analyzes 18 fatal skiing accidents which happened from 1959 to 1975. Deadly accidents caused by avalanches were not taken into consideration. The results of the authors were compared with reports of altogether sixty similar injuries due to skiing accidents. 46% of the fatal accidents were caused by crashing against hindrances. Half of the accidents happened during high-speed-skiing or downhill-competition. More than two-thirds of the wounded skiers died of head injuries. Therefore it is highly recommended to wear a suitable headprotection while skiing downhill.

Accidents↗