Why Skateboarding Is Dangerous?

Head injuries, including concussions, pose the greatest danger to young skateboarders. Hand, wrist, or shoulder injuries may occur when skateboarders lose their balance and fall on an outstretched arm. ... Ankle injuries, such as fractures are also common.

Is skateboarding really that dangerous?

Despite its negative image among the medical fraternity, the skateboard does not appear to be a dangerous sport with a low incidence and injuries encountered being not severe. Skateboarding should be restricted to supervised skateboard parks and skateboarders should wear protective gear.

What makes skateboarding dangerous?

Head injuries, including concussions, pose the greatest danger to young skateboarders. ... Hand, wrist, or shoulder injuries may occur when skateboarders lose their balance and fall on an outstretched arm. Ankle injuries, such as fractures are also common.