An unusual penetrating hand injury from a hurling helmet. Issue 12 (December 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Joyce, C.W.; Kelly, E.J.
• Is Part Of: Injury. Volume 46:Issue 12(2015)
• Page Start: 2520
• Page End: 2521
• Publication Date: 2015-12
• Subjects: Wounds and injuries -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Accidents -- Periodicals; Wounds and Injuries -- surgery -- Periodicals; Lésions et blessures -- Chirurgie -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; Electronic journals; 617.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2015.10.028
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0020-1383

Abstract

Abstract: We report on an unusual case of a penetrating injury from a bar from a metal grille from a hurling face protector. The bar impaled the patient's thumb after a collision with a patient. The bar was surgically removed in theatre with minimal injury. The authors highlight the need to ensure that helmets and face protectors are regularly checked, particularly ensuring that the bars have not become detached.