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Fell Off Tree With Gear On, Landed On Buttocks, Soreness, Running Fever. Risk Of Internal Injury?
My husband fell about 8 feet to the ground while descending a tree yesterday. He was roped, but the crotch of the tree gave way and he fell with about 40 lbs of gear on. Landed on his buttocks on a log. He is of course extremely sore today, but has also been running a fever on and off. Is there any risk of internal injuries and should he be seen for this?
Fri, 13 Jul 2012
Hi,
It will be best to consult orthopedic surgeon/surgeon immediately and get a check up and tests done to exclude any major injury.
Internal injuries should be excluded and if present needs urgent treatment
Hope your husband be well soon
It will be best to consult orthopedic surgeon/surgeon immediately and get a check up and tests done to exclude any major injury.
Internal injuries should be excluded and if present needs urgent treatment
Hope your husband be well soon
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