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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
Tree stand falls: A persistent cause of neurological injury in hunting
Clifford A Pierre, Benjamin A Plog, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14623, United States
Vasisht Srinivasan, Jason H Huang, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 14642, United States
Kaushik Srinivasan, School of Law, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106, United States
Anthony L Petraglia, Department of Neurosurgery, Rochester Regional Health System, Rochester, NY 14626, United States
Author contributions: Pierre CA and Plog BA were responsible for the majority of the data collection; Pierre CA wrote the manuscript; Srinivasan V and Srinivasan K were responsible for manuscript editing, data analysis, and statistical work; Petraglia AL conceived and designed the study and was involved with manuscript editing and data analysis; Huang JH helped design the study and assisted with manuscript preparation.
Correspondence to: Anthony L Petraglia, MD, Department of Neurosurgery, Rochester Regional Health System, 2655 Ridgeway Avenue, Suite 340, Rochester, NY 14626, United States. apetraglia@unityhealth.org
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Received: March 24, 2014
Revised: May 11, 2014
Accepted: June 18, 2014
Published online: August 16, 2014
Revised: May 11, 2014
Accepted: June 18, 2014
Published online: August 16, 2014
Core Tip
Core tip: Hunting is a popular sport and hunters have devised numerous ways to increase their advantage against their quarry. Tree stands have been developed to allow hunters better sight and increased protection. However, improper use, faulty construction, and other factors can increase the risk of injury, specifically to the central nervous system. We present the data obtained at our institution over an eight-year period cataloging the injuries obtained while using tree stands. We have begun outreach to the community with our findings, with the goal of increasing awareness and education to reduce risks and increase hunter safety.