Citation

Tabish SA, Jan RAFA, Rasool T, Geelani I, Farooq BM. Inj. Extra 2004; 35(9): 65-67.

Affiliation

Accident and Emergency Department, Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Post Box 826, GPO, Srinagar 190011, India

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.injury.2003.11.011

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Background: Falls from walnut trees are a frequent cause of morbidity and mortality in Kashmir. This study was undertaken to evaluate the resultant disabilities and identify methods to prevent such injuries. Methods: A retrospective study was conducted by the Accident and Emergency Department in which case histories (available in Medical Records Department) of all patients with falls from walnut trees were studied and analysed. Results: The patients are young and robust males. The cervical spine injuries are most common (27.50%) followed by brain contusion (26.43%). Mortality is 24.13%. About 18% of patients get permanent complete disability. Conclusion: The significant mortality and morbidity associated with falls from walnut trees is due to crude traditional methods applied in collection of walnuts.