• Eur J Orthop Surg Tr · Nov 2013

    Case Reports

    Windsurfing hazard caused by needlefish.

    • J L Rouvillain, A Donica, C Gane, C Zekhnini, E Garron, and A P Uzel.
    • Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Department, La Meynard University Hospital, BP 632, 97261, Fort de France Martinique, France, Jean-Louis.Rouvillain@chu-fortdefrance.fr.
    • Eur J Orthop Surg Tr. 2013 Nov 1;23 Suppl 2:S295-7.

    AbstractVery amusing and entertaining for the traveler, marine activities in tropical countries can be dangerous. More and more trauma caused by hazardous marine animals have been reported in recent years in the world, after maritime accidents including water sports like windsurfing, kite surfing, swimming, diving, and injuries caused by sting or contact with a marine animal. Rays and stone-fish frequently cause trauma, but there are not many cases of injury by needlefish. This case reports a case of penetrating wound of the left foot caused by a Caribbean needlefish occurred during a session of windsurfing in Martinique.

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