TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2004//
TI  - Fall From Walnut Tree: an Occupational Hazard
JO  - Injury extra
A1  - Tabish, Syed A.
A1  - Jan, Rauf A.Farooq A.
A1  - Rasool, Tahir
A1  - Geelani, Imtiyaz
A1  - Farooq, Baqual M.
SP  - 65
EP  - 67
VL  - 35
IS  - 9
N2  - 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.<p />
LA  - 
SN  - 1572-3461
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2003.11.011
ID  - ref1
ER  -