Burning more than calories: treadmill friction injuries in children.
Affiliation
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Our Lady's Children's Hospital,, Crumlin, Dublin. credahan@yahoo.co.ukIssue Date
2012-02-01T10:25:02ZMeSH
Accidents, HomeBurns/*epidemiology/etiology/surgery
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Friction
Hand Injuries/*epidemiology/etiology/surgery
Humans
Infant
Ireland/epidemiology
Male
Retrospective Studies
Risk Factors
Sports Equipment/*statistics & numerical data
Treatment Outcome
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Ir Med J. 2009 Nov-Dec;102(10):320-3.Journal
Irish medical journalPubMed ID
20108799Abstract
Treadmill injuries in young children are a serious but little documented problem. Friction burns occur when the hands come into contact with the moving belt resulting in deep burns that often require hospital admission and surgery. The aim of this study was to assess the nature and prevalence of injuries sustained and to highlight treadmill friction burns as a public health issue previously undocumented in Ireland. A retrospective chart review from January 2006 until March 2008 was performed and functional outcome was assessed by the modified Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire. Eight girls and four boys from one year and seven months to seven years and five months were treated. Eight children required admission to hospital and to date three have required surgery for their injuries. This is a new and increasing problem in Ireland which must be highlighted.Language
engISSN
0332-3102 (Print)0332-3102 (Linking)
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