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@entity1 @entity764
BACKGROUND: Surfing is a popular sport in coastal areas, which can be associated with @entity764 . METHODS: Between 2008 and 2013, 6 @entity1 were referred to our hospital with @entity764 sustained during surfing. Clinical data were collected from their medical records and analyzed retrospectively. RESULTS: @entity1 age ranged from 35 to 52 years. Five of the 6 @entity1 were male. Four @entity1 were injured in August, and the other two were injured in September and October. Rib fractures were observed in 3 of the 6 @entity1 . The other 3 @entity1 were diagnosed with chest contusions only. Hemothorax occurred in one @entity1 . No lacerations were observed in any of the 6 @entity1 . CONCLUSION: @entity764 associated with surfing are usually blunt @entity764 ; however, they may occasionally be life-threatening.
