Surfer wipe out by predator fish.

Kerkhoffs, G M M J; op den Akker, J W; Hammacher, E R · Br J Sports Med · 2003

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Needlefish injuries, commonly reported in the Indo-Pacific region, have not been previously reported along the European coastlines. This case report describes a penetrating injury to the heel of a professional surfer during competition off the Portuguese coast. Diagnostic as well as therapeutic recommendations are made.

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