2007, Number 2
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Acta Ortop Mex 2007; 21 (2)
Scooter-related injuries in pediatric patients
Hernández LJ, Méndez BJ
Language: Spanish
References: 9
Page: 55-57
PDF size: 78.85 Kb.
ABSTRACT
The authors undertook an analysis of all the pediatric patients who presented at their hospital with scooter-related injuries. A total of 37 patients seen at «Dr. Victorio de la Fuente Narváez» Trauma Hospital were studied. Findings included a wide variety of injuries, from skull fracture to limb factures, as well as one open fracture and a chondral knee fracture. Diagnoses were made clinically and radiologically and various treatments were provided, both conservative and surgical. Findings showed a high frequency of scooter-related fractures in children. The use of protective equipment by children and their supervision are necessary to prevent these injuries.
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