According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in 2011, more than 290,000 people were treated in hospitals, doctors offices and emergency rooms for winter sports-related injuries.

 

According to a statement from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), that includes more than 58,000 injuries were caused by sledding, approximately 108,986 snowboarding injuries and 124,324 snow skiing injuries.

AAOS released the statistics as part of its Prevent Injuries America! Campaign.