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A Safety Slip: Don't Hold a Child in Your Lap on Playground Slides
Date:9/3/2009

ll. "Once a week I see a parent doing this at the park and I try to warn them," she added.

"Parents of the patient's in this study, just like Joan, were dismayed and frustrated at the lack of public awareness that such a common practice could cause, not prevent, an injury," said Gaffney. "Although going down the slide with a child on your lap may seem like an enjoyable moment for both, it can be putting them in danger," he stated.

"As a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon I want to prevent injuries, not just treat them, and if we can prevent just one toddler from sustaining a leg fracture, we are doing our job," added Gaffney.

Dr. Gaffney is very passionate about this topic and is available for interviews to talk about his study findings and conclusions. If you are interested in the patient story of Joan Mescall and her son Gavin, an interview with Joan can also be arranged.

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