Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
3242493 Injury 2007 8 Pages PDF
Abstract

SummaryFarmyard injuries in young adults and the elderly usually result from machinery accidents, whereas children tend to be injured by runovers and motor vehicle collisions. A variety of farmyard injuries secondary to environmental and human factors may cause permanent disability or even death. Common injuries include lacerations, hand injuries, amputations, farm animal bites, fractures and dislocations. Special considerations should be taken into account when treating these injuries, focusing on their noteworthy bacterial load in order to minimise the risk of chronic morbidity.

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