Beware of the Dragon: A Case Report of a Komodo Dragon Attack. Issue 2 (18th June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Boyd, Brandon S.; Colon, Felipe; Doty, Jesse F.; Sanders, Kristopher C.
• Is Part Of: Foot & ankle orthopaedics. Volume 6:Issue 2(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-06-18
• Subjects: trauma -- tendon disorders -- biomechanics -- neurovascular injuries; Foot -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Ankle -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; 617.584
• DOI: 10.1177/24730114211015623
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2473-0114

Abstract

Komodo dragon attacks are rare occurrences, especially in the United States. Attacks are believed to be highly infectious and venomous, leading to demise of its prey. We present a case of a 43-year-old female zookeeper attacked by an adult dragon leading to tendon and neurovascular injuries.