Pattern of injuries due to wild animal attack among patients presenting to the emergency department: A retrospective observational study

Common Peroneal Nerve Injury Caused by a Wild Boar Attack

“…2,5,11 Winter is the rutting season of wild boars, and they are more aggressive during rutting, 5 and midmorning (9:00-11:00) is the most commonly reported time of attack. [6][7][8][9][10]12,13 Wild boars are normally more active at night than in the daytime. 5 It has been claimed that human activities such as disturbing a boar's bedding sites or hunting during the daytime may be the main cause of wild boar attacks.…”

“…Additionally, a rabies vaccine should also be administered. 2,12 Acute nerve injuries should be repaired when detected. In open injuries, it has been recommended to repair in the first 72 h, if possible.…”

“…1,7,8,12 The most common injury type is soft tissue lacerations. 6,11,12 Nerve injuries caused by wild boar attacks have been very rarely reported. 1,6,10 To the best of our knowledge, our case is the first reported case of common peroneal nerve injury caused by a wild boar attack in the literature.…”

“…The posterior aspect of the lower extremities is the most commonly reported injury side. 6,11,12 Facial, upper extremity, and perineal injuries have also been reported. 1,7,8,12 The most common injury type is soft tissue lacerations.…”

“…6,11,12 Facial, upper extremity, and perineal injuries have also been reported. 1,7,8,12 The most common injury type is soft tissue lacerations. 6,11,12 Nerve injuries caused by wild boar attacks have been very rarely reported.…”