Stingray injuries of the foot. Two case reports.
Stingrays, found predominantly in warm coastal waters, are responsible for at least 1,500 human injuries in this country each year. These occur most often in the lower extremity. The authors discuss the symptoms and treatment of stingray injuries and present two case reports.
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James A. Haley Veterans Hospital, Tampa, FL 33612.
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