Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 10, Issue 2 , Pages 113-116, May 2006

Gun culture—recent trends in epidemiology and management in the UK

  • Steven Cutts

      Affiliations

    • SpR Orthopaedic Surgery, West Midlands Rotation, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Address: 3 Watchets Green, Lyppard, Habington, Worcester WR4 ORT, UK.
    • ,
  • Abigail Bridle

      Affiliations

    • SHO Surgery, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, UK
    • ,
  • Anthony Bleetman

      Affiliations

    • Consultant in Accident and Emergency Medicine, Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, UK

Summary 

Gun related violence is becoming increasingly common. We discuss the epidemiological trends surrounding the use of fire arms both within the UK and internationally. We also review current thinking on optimum management of those patients who have sustained injuries in firearms related offences.

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PII: S1361-3111(06)00011-2

doi:10.1016/j.joon.2006.01.010

Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 10, Issue 2 , Pages 113-116, May 2006

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