Distribution of climbing injury by type
| Injury | Frequency (% of total injuries) | Mean climber age (years) | Mean intensity score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finger tendon injury | 25 | 57 | 2296 |
| Laceration/abrasion | 15 | 56 | 1781 |
| Finger/thumb dislocation | 13 | 58 | 2070 |
| Wrist fracture | 12 | 59 | 1820 |
| Rope burns | 9 | 56 | 1997 |
| Finger pulley injury | 8 | 56 | 1789 |
| Finger/metacarpal fracture | 7 | 54 | 2551 |
| Soft tissue sprain wrist | 5 | 59 | 2575 |
| Crush injury | 4 | 55 | 2043 |
| Frostbite | 1 | 56 | 1233 |
| Finger amputation | 1 | 60 | 3123 |