Citation

Stringer MD, Seymour P. Injury 1996; 27(3): 157-158.

Affiliation

Department of Paediatric Surgery, United Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, UK.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8736286

Abstract

During the last 4 years, three infants have presented with finger-tip injuries secondary to entrapment in woollen/synthetic mittens. The accident happened at home in one case but the other two occurred in different neonatal units. Spontaneous amputation of the terminal phalanx of the index finger occurred in two patients but in the other there was complete healing. This problem may be avoided by restricting the use of mittens, by changing their design, and by a greater awareness of this hazard.

Language: en