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Hunting-related injuries.

C M Huiras1, T H Cogbill, P J Strutt

  • 1Department of Surgery, Gundersen/Lutheran Medical Center, La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Medical Journal
|October 1, 1990
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Hunting injuries are common, with falls and hazards causing most incidents. While many injuries are minor, serious harm and significant costs can occur, emphasizing the need for safety precautions.

Area of Science:

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Sports Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Hunting is a popular recreational activity with inherent risks.
  • Understanding the spectrum of hunting-related injuries is crucial for prevention and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prospectively study injuries sustained during hunting activities.
  • To identify common injury mechanisms, patient demographics, and outcomes.
  • To inform preventative strategies for hunting-related mishaps.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 104 patients treated for hunting injuries over two fall seasons.
  • Data collection via initial questionnaires and subsequent hospital record review.
  • Analysis of injury mechanisms, types, severity, and patient demographics.

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Main Results:

  • The majority of patients (98%) were male, with ages ranging from 10 to 78 years.
  • Common injury mechanisms included misadventures with hazards (40%), falls (17%), and penetrations (25%).
  • Soft tissue, maxillofacial, and orthopedic injuries were most frequent; 33% sustained serious injuries, with no reported deaths.

Conclusions:

  • Hunting activities result in a diverse range of injuries, from minor to severe, with potential for long-term disability.
  • Overexcitement, equipment unfamiliarity, and carelessness were primary causes of mishaps.
  • Implementing simple safety measures could significantly reduce the incidence of hunting-related injuries.