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Taser barb penetration causing phalangeal fracture.
Cynthia de Courcey1, Matthew A Jones2
1Department of Plastic Surgery, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Coventry, UK.
BMJ Case Reports
|May 8, 2021
Summary
This case report details a phalangeal fracture caused by a conducted electrical weapon (Taser) barb. It highlights the risks of fracture, infection, and soft tissue injury from such penetrations.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Trauma Medicine
- Forensic Medicine
Background:
- Conducted electrical weapons (CEWs), commonly known as Tasers, are frequently used by law enforcement.
- While often associated with electrical complications, CEW use can also cause direct physical injuries.
- Barb penetration injuries, though less severe than electrical effects, are a common concern.
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