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Impaled Orbital TASER Probe Injury Requiring Primary Enucleation
Leon Rafailov1, Jenny Temnogorod, Frank F Tsai
1Department of Ophthalmology, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A.
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|April 24, 2015
Summary
Conducted Electrical Weapons can cause severe eye injuries. This case details an orbital TASER probe impalement requiring eye removal, highlighting the risks of these less-lethal devices.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Forensic Medicine
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Conducted Electrical Weapons (CEWs) are utilized by law enforcement for suspect apprehension.
- Ocular injuries from CEWs typically result from the projectile probes.
- Less-lethal weapon deployment carries inherent risks of severe trauma.
Observation:
- A case report of a patient with an impaled orbital TASER probe is presented.
- The injury involved globe perforation.
- The probe required surgical intervention.
Findings:
- The impaled orbital TASER probe necessitated primary enucleation.
- This represents a rare and severe ocular injury from CEW use.
- The projectile force of CEW probes can cause catastrophic ocular damage.
Implications:
- Highlights the potential for severe ocular morbidity with CEW use.
- Underscores the importance of specialized trauma management for ocular CEW injuries.
- Informs safety protocols and device development for less-lethal law enforcement tools.