Archives of General Internal Medicine

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Defence Wounds

A defense wound or self-protection wound is an injury received by the victim of an attack whereas making an attempt to defend against the assailant. Defensive wounds are typically found on the hands and forearms, wherever the victim has raised them to protect the top and face or to fend off an assault, however may be present on the feet and legs wherever a victim tries defense whereas lying down and kicking out at the assailant.

The appearance and nature of the wound varies with the sort of weapon used and also the location of the injury, and will present as a laceration, abrasion, contusion or bone fracture.Where a victim has time to boost hands or arms before being shot by an assaulter, the injury may present as a gunfire wound.

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