Cycle spokes and chain related injuries in children--emerging injuries in Malaysia

M Y Nazri; A Hafiz; A Yusof; K A Khalid; C A Aminudin

Cycle spokes and chain related injuries in children--emerging injuries in Malaysia

Med J Malaysia. 2005 Jul:60 Suppl C:11-3.

Authors

M Y Nazri¹, A Hafiz, A Yusof, K A Khalid, C A Aminudin

Affiliation

¹ Department of Orthopaedics, Traumatology and Rehabilitation, Kulliyah of Medicine, International Islamic University of Malaysia, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.

PMID: 16381275

Abstract

A descriptive prospective study of 16 children with injuries inflicted by bicycle spokes and chain was undertaken to identify the demographic profiles of such injuries. Aspects of preventive measures are proposed.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Bicycling / injuries*
Child
Child, Preschool
Finger Injuries / etiology*
Foot Injuries / etiology*
Humans
Malaysia
Prospective Studies