Lyona R F, Kelly J C, Murphy C G
Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, UCHG, Galway Universtiy Hospitals, Galway.
Ir Med J. 2017 Jun 9;110(6):589.
The selfie phenomenon has exploded worldwide over the past two years. Selfies have been linked to a large number of mortalities and significant morbidity worldwide. However, trauma associated with selfies including fractures, is rarely publicised. Here we present a case series of upper extremity trauma secondary to selfies across all age groups during the summer period. Four cases of distal radius and ulna trauma in all age groups were reported. This case series highlights the dangers associated with taking selfies and the trauma that can result.
在过去两年里,自拍现象在全球范围内迅速兴起。自拍已与全球大量的死亡和严重发病情况相关联。然而,与自拍相关的创伤,包括骨折,却很少被公开报道。在此,我们呈现一组夏季期间各年龄组因自拍导致上肢创伤的病例系列。报告了所有年龄组中4例桡骨远端和尺骨创伤的病例。该病例系列凸显了自拍带来的危险以及可能导致的创伤。