Citation

Amato JJ, Syracuse D, Seaver PR, Rich N. J. Trauma 1989; 29(5): 609-612.

Affiliation

Division of Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, Children's Hospital of New Jersey, Newark 07107.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1989, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2724378

Abstract

Destruction to soft tissues by bone fragments has been described in the literature. Civilian and military injuries have been reported in which bone fragments have acted as secondary missiles. This experimental study demonstrates, in detail, the formation of the temporary cavity within bone and the forward motion of these bone spicules. The knowledge of the ballistics will assist in the treatment of wounds caused by high-velocity missiles.