A commission of lunacy, mad doctors, and happy hunting.

Abstract

Sledging can be compared with another high risk activity, motorcycle riding. The 1268 inpatients admitted over one year included 280 motorcycle drivers, among whom there were seven spinal injuries but no cases ofparaplegia.' When high speeds are achieved sledging is intrinsically dangerous. Even when compared with motor cycling it produces a disproportionately high number of cases of spinal injuries. Holidaymakers should be wary of participating in a social evening of sledging while on holiday.