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Accidents - Crutches, canes or walkers - 16-25 years old - Year 2004 - Lower Leg

 



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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 31
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Date: 12/04/2004Age: 19 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower LegDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Crutches, canes or walkers
CONTUSION TO LEG WHEN FELL WHEN USING A WALKER
Disposition: Left without being seen/Left against medical advice (AMA)


Date: 09/24/2004Age: 16 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Black/African American
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower LegDiagnosis: Other
Product: Crutches, canes or walkers, Doors
PT FELL TODAY USING CRUTCHES AND OPENING DOOR. DX: R SHIN PX.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

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