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Accidents - Crutches, canes or walkers - 6-15 years old - Years 1997-2010 - Neck

 



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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 37
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Date: 12/10/2003Age: 9 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: Other public propertyFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: NeckDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Crutches, canes or walkers, Footwear
PT USING WALKER TRIPPED OVER SHOES AT NURSING HOME. DX: STRAIN NECK/DORSAL/LUMBAR/BILAT WRISTS, 6 CM FACIAL LAC.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 07/27/2003Age: 6 yearsSex: MaleRace: Other
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: NeckDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Crutches, canes or walkers
INJURY TO SIDE OF NECK , POSSIBLY W/ PLASTIC CANE. D; CONTUSION TO NE CK
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

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