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Details of trauma sustained (n=252)
| Number | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| Mode of injury | ||
| Sharp force injury | 151 | 58.8 |
| Blunt force injury | 66 | 29.8 |
| Musculoskeletal sprain | 29 | 11.5 |
| Burns | 6 | 2.4 |
| Type of injury | ||
| Laceration | 144 | 57.1 |
| Abrasion | 38 | 15 |
| Musculoskeletal pain (sprain) | 29 | 11.5 |
| Hematoma | 20 | 7.9 |
| Fracture | 6 | 2.4 |
| Burns | 6 | 2.4 |
| Puncture wound | 5 | 1.9 |
| Amputation | 2 | 0.8 |
| Crush injury | 2 | 0.8 |
