Citation

Joyce CW, Kelly EJ. Injury 2015; 46(12): 2520-2521.

Affiliation

Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Cork University Hospital, Cork, Ireland.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.injury.2015.10.028

PMID

26525097

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.

Language: en