Citation

Klein C, Plancq MC, Deroussen F, Roger C, Haraux E, Gouron R. Arch. Pediatr. 2018; 25(8): 493-494.

Affiliation

Department of paediatric orthopaedic surgery, Amiens University Hospital and Jules Verne University of Picardy, 80054 Amiens, France.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.arcped.2018.09.004

PMID

30340946

Abstract

Although the absolute frequency of lawnmower accidents is low, children account for a relatively high proportion of the victims. We describe 16 children who were victims of lawnmower accidents between 2004 and 2016. Most of the accidents involved lower limb injuries, which were responsible for amputation and significant socioeconomic costs. We also propose preventative measures.

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Language: en

Keywords

Amputation; Child; Lawnmower; Prevention