| Autor: |
Kerkhoffs, G. M. M. J., op den Akker, J. W., Hammacher, E. R. |
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British Journal of Sports Medicine; Dec2003, Vol. 37 Issue 6, p537-539, 3p |
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Needlefish injuries have not been previously reported along the European coastlines. This article describes a penetrating injury to the heel of a professional surfer during competition off the coast in Portugal. Diagnostic as well as therapeutic recommendations are made. On arrival in the Portuguese emergency ward, initial evaluation revealed a foreign body sticking out of the right heel of the surfer. Two days later, on return to the Netherlands, the heel was still warm, swollen, and painful. The patient was prescribed rest and antibiotics. After the antibiotic course had been completed, the swelling and pain persisted. The presence of a foreign body was noted on a standard lateral radiograph of the heel. |
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