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Figure skating combines esthetic components with high impact, technically demanding elements requiring high volume repetitive training. The evidence base for the sport is limited, particularly regarding stress fracture injuries. This study aims to describe the prevalence and anatomical distribution of stress fracture injuries and assess for risk factors, as well as associations with acute fractures. An online anonymous retrospective survey of competitive figure skaters was distributed through social media networks and e-mail for completion by skaters from all three disciplines of figure skating. In a sample of 164 skaters from novice to Olympic level, career prevalence of stress fractures was 24.4%, most commonly affecting tibia and ankle. There was statistically significant increased risk of stress fracture in those training ≥12 times/week (33.3% vs. 17.8%; P = 0.028) but no increased risk associated with level or gender of skater. There was a higher prevalence of acute fracture in those with a history of stress fracture (45.0% vs. 21.8%; P = 0.007). Figure skaters are at a high risk of stress fractures, independent of the level performed at. There is a higher risk in those training more frequently and an association with additional acute fractures. Results advocate education on fracture features and bone health measures to skaters, coaches, and physicians, at all levels of the sport to facilitate early diagnosis and management.

Distribution and risk factors for stress fractures in competitive figure skaters and association with acute fractures