Friction burns of the hand caused by jogging machines: a potential hazard to children
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- DOI: 10.1016/0305-4179(91)90146-8
Friction burns of the hand caused by jogging machines: a potential hazard to children
Abstract
Three children with full skin thickness friction burns of the hand caused by treadmill jogging machines are presented. The mechanism of injury, the potential hazards and poor safety precautions in design of the machine are highlighted.
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