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European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology

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01-11-2013 | Up-to date Review and Case Report

Windsurfing hazard caused by needlefish

Authors: J. L. Rouvillain, A. Donica, C. Gane, C. Zekhnini, E. Garron, A. P. Uzel

Published in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology | Special Issue 2/2013

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Very amusing and entertaining for the traveler, marine activities in tropical countries can be dangerous. More and more trauma caused by hazardous marine animals have been reported in recent years in the world, after maritime accidents including water sports like windsurfing, kite surfing, swimming, diving, and injuries caused by sting or contact with a marine animal. Rays and stone-fish frequently cause trauma, but there are not many cases of injury by needlefish. This case reports a case of penetrating wound of the left foot caused by a Caribbean needlefish occurred during a session of windsurfing in Martinique.

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Title: Windsurfing hazard caused by needlefish
Authors: J. L. Rouvillain
A. Donica
C. Gane
C. Zekhnini
E. Garron
A. P. Uzel
Publication date: 01-11-2013
Publisher: Springer Paris
Published in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology / Issue Special Issue 2/2013
Print ISSN: 1633-8065
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1068
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-012-1032-x

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