Biotech Week
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Biotech Week
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Orthopedic surgeons offer tips to prevent injuries at home
May 8th, 2006
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) urges people to take the proper safety precautions to reduce the number of spring cleaning-related accidents this year. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there were more than 547,000 ladder-related injuries, nearly 12,000 raking-related injuries and approximately 221,000 lawn mowing-related injuries treated in hospital emergency rooms, doctors' offices and clinics in 2004. Frequent injuries include cuts, bruises and fractured bones. "Many spring cleaning injuries occur when people rush or do not follow the proper safety precautions," explained Jeffrey M. Smith, MD,...
Source: Biotech Week (2006-05-08)
|
