Table 3 Affected anatomical structures by firearm injuries (n = 84)
From: Firearm injuries in rural Saudi Arabia: incidence, patterns, management, and cost
Patients (n) | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
Major peripheral artery | 6 | 5.9 |
Small peripheral vessels | 26 | 25.5 |
Major peripheral nerves in the arm | 8 | 7.8 |
Long bones | 8 | 7.8 |
Ribs | 6 | 5.9 |
Small bones | 10 | 9.8 |
Tendon injury | 6 | 5.9 |
Bowel injury | 12 | 11.8 |
Head injury non penetrating | 2 | 1.9 |
Total injuries causing disability | 84 | 82.3 |