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. 2006 Feb;23(2):137.
doi: 10.1136/emj.2005.026385.

Skimboarding: a new danger in the surf?

M R Williams  1 , R J Poulter, E D Fern
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Skimboarding: a new danger in the surf?

M R Williams et al. Emerg Med J. 2006 Feb.

Abstract

Skimboarding is an increasingly popular activity on the beach. Over a six week period we saw 10 patients with fractures or dislocations, half of whom required operative intervention. The majority (80%) were of the lower limb, some of which were severe.

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