Introduction: retained knife blade is an uncommon injury and they often present in a spectacular fashion. concealed retained knife blade, however, is difficult to diagnose without a detailed clinical and radiological assessment. Extraction requires careful planning in a controlled environment, preferably in the operating theater. case report: We present the highly unusual case of a 25-year-old ...

With the high level of crime in the Western Cape, the state hospitals have witnessed a tremendous increase in the incidence of gunshot injuries. The Groote Schuur Trauma Unit sees between 70 and 120 gunshot injuries a month. Many of these involve the musculoskeletal system, and some the spine. This is in stark contrast to the European experience. Of 34 903 trauma cases seen in Scotland over 28 ...

Eye injuries resulting from ocular trauma pose a frequent threat to vision the world over. The setting and causes of eye injury are diverse, but previous studies have demonstrated that the risk and type of injury is often correlated with age, gender, and race. While a focused history and prompt ocular examination are essential to immediate management, patient education regarding safety precauti...

OBJECTIVE To investigate the incidence and type of severe microscooter related injuries in adults. METHOD Data were collected between January and September 2000 from the University Hospital Berne, the only referral centre for major trauma in that city, using the software package Qualicare, which connects clinical data with categorised keywords, allowing the immediate localisation of patient g...

The aim of this retrospective, multicenter clinical study was to evaluate the aetiology of epilepsy in surgically treated patients in China. The detailed clinical records of all intractable partial epilepsy (IPE) were reviewed in five tertiary referral centres from June 1991 to June 2000. 1650 patients (927 males, 723 females) were recruited. 41.4% had aetiological factors, including the histor...

Purpose: To investigate the impact of conducting Structured Antenatal Psychosocial Assessments (SAPSA) on midwives’ emotional wellbeing. The SAPSA includes screening and assessment tools for domestic violence, childhood trauma, drug and alcohol use, depression, and vulnerability factors. Design: Qualitative descriptive design utilising focus group interviews Setting: Two hospitals in NSW undert...

The purpose of this study was to examine factors related to the development of posttraumatic stress symptoms in children and adolescents after Hurricane Katrina. It was hypothesized that a positive correlation would exist between trauma exposure variables and symptoms indicating need for mental health services experienced 2 years after Hurricane Katrina. Specifically, the authors hypothesized t...