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Surendrakumar B Patil1, Neha Gupta1, Anshoo Gandhi1
1Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, Aesthetic and Maxillofacial Surgery, Government Medical College, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
Insights
Chinese manja kite strings cause severe injuries, particularly to the hands, in young males during January kite festivals. These dangerous
Area of Science:
- Trauma Surgery
- Public Health
Background:
- Kite string injuries, specifically from Chinese manja, are a growing emergency in Maharashtra, peaking in January.
- These injuries frequently impact the neck, face, hands, and legs, especially in motorcyclists due to low visibility of the kite string.
- The use of Chinese or nylon manja poses a significant risk beyond traditional kite flying activities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the incidence and characteristics of kite string injuries.
- To highlight the dangers associated with Chinese manja.
- To raise awareness about the severe consequences of these injuries.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective study of 10 cases of manja cut injuries.
- Data collected from patients presenting to a tertiary care center in Nagpur over two years.
Main Results:
- Ten patients, all male, with a mean age of 25, sustained kite string injuries.
- The majority of injuries occurred in Zone 2 of the hand.
- The study period spanned two years.
Conclusions:
- Traditional kite flying, especially with Chinese manja, leads to severe injuries affecting individuals, bystanders, animals, and birds.
- The deceptive appearance of manja can mask the severity of injuries.
- Urgent attention is needed to address the public health threat posed by dangerous kite strings.
Abstract:
Background Kite string injuries (manja cut injuries), particularly those caused by Chinese manja, are new culprit of emergencies especially in the month of January in Maharashtra region. These injuries commonly affect the neck, face, hands, and legs, especially among individuals traveling on two wheelers. The visibility challenge, where the kite's thread is difficult to see, further exacerbates the risk. Materials and Methods We have studied 10 cases of manja cut injuries presented to a tertiary care center in Nagpur during the last 2 years. Result A total of 10 patients reported kite string-related injuries to our department over a period of 2 years. All patients were male. The majority of patients presented in the younger age group with the mean age of presentation was 25 years. Majority of the patients had injuries in zone 2 of the hand. Conclusion Kite flying is a traditional festival celebrated in the month of January in Gujarat and Maharashtra for years. However, the introduction of Chinese or nylon manja has led to serious injuries and fate, affecting not only kite flyers but also bystanders, animals, and birds. This study seeks to highlight the harmful consequences of Chinese manja and deceptive appearance of manja giving false impression of simple lacerated wound which could be just a tip of the iceberg.
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