[Sports and leisure injuries in summer].
In the first days of summer, there is an increase in the number of summer-related accidents and injuries. Typical for the types of sports practiced in summer, such as ball games, cycling or skating are injuries to the wrist and ankle, knee, head and shoulder. The most frequent victims of swimming accidents are children under four years of age, and adolescents aged between 15 and 19 years. During grilling, burns often occur, most of which, however, are superficial and can be treated in the doctor's office. The incidence of dog bites also increases in summer. In such cases consideration must be given not only to tetanus boosters, but also to the possibility of an infection with rabies.
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Facharzt für Aligemeinmedizin und Chirurgie, Sportmedizin, Rettungsmedizin, Universität Leipzig. klementklement@web.de
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D000818:Animals; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004285:Dogs; D004630:Emergencies; D005858:Germany; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007899:Leisure Activities; D015701:Near Drowning / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D012621:Seasons