Air cushion mower foot injuries.
OBJECTIVE
This study was undertaken to identify significant physical, social and psychological problems resulting from injuries caused to the feet by air cushion mowers.


METHODS
Thirty-four patients seen with air cushion mower injuries were reviewed, either by personal assessment, or by questionnaire.


RESULTS
A large number of patients had significant symptoms relating to their soft tissue or bone injuries, the majority experiencing some pain, and those who had amputations difficulty in some aspects of walking.


CONCLUSIONS
Better education of the dangers of the misuse of these mowers may reduce the incidence of significant forefoot injuries.
Paterson
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Wellington School of Medicine.
Horne
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D000061:Accidents, Home / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D005545:Forefoot, Human / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology; D008297:Male; D009520:New Zealand / Q000453:epidemiology