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World J Clin Cases. Aug 16, 2014; 2(8): 345-350
Published online Aug 16, 2014. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v2.i8.345
Published online Aug 16, 2014. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v2.i8.345
Table 4 Non-neurological injuries resulting from tree stand falls n (%)
| Injury | Patients (n = 54) |
| Orthopedic | |
| Upper extremity | 10 (19) |
| Lower extremity | 13 (24) |
| Hip/pelvis | 6 (11) |
| Abdominal | |
| Liver | 2 (4) |
| Kidney | 3 (6) |
| Spleen | 5 (9) |
| Other | 2 (4) |
| Thoracic | |
| Pulmonary contusion | 4 (7) |
| Pneumo-/hemothorax | 10 (19) |
| Rib fractures | 22 (41) |
| Clavicle fracture | 3 (6) |
| Scapula fracture | 1 (2) |
| Sternal fracture | 3 (6) |
- Citation: Pierre CA, Plog BA, Srinivasan V, Srinivasan K, Petraglia AL, Huang JH. Tree stand falls: A persistent cause of neurological injury in hunting. World J Clin Cases 2014; 2(8): 345-350
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v2/i8/345.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v2.i8.345