Bull horn injuries in rural India

Bull horn injuries though not so commonly seen in cities, are commonly observed in rural areas. The bull horn injuries are different in many ways from other casualties e.g., blunt injuries, stab injuries, road traffic accidents, etc. A total of 50 cases of bull horn injuries were managed at a Rural Medical College during a 5-year period. An emphasis is given on the nature and mechanism of these types of injuries and the measures to prevent such mishaps.