Citation

Spokes D, Siddiqui S, Vize C. Orbit 2010; 29(1): 39-41.

Affiliation

Hull and East Yorkshire Eye Hospital, Ophthalmology, Hull, United Kingdom.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.3109/01676830903180330

PMID

20302409

Abstract

The case is presented of a 12-year old boy who sustained severe penetrating ocular trauma while playing on a domestic trampoline. A main spring broke under tension and the hook had struck the eye at high velocity and penetrated the sclera. Primary repair was undertaken but on review it became apparent the eye could not be salvaged. Evisceration was carried out and an orbital implant was placed. Post-operative cosmesis is acceptable. This type of injury has not been reported before. Adult supervision of children on trampolines is recommended to minimise the chance of serious injury.

Language: en