Table 1 Miñano et al.9 bullhorn injuries classification.
From: Eight-year analysis of bullfighting injuries in Spain, Portugal and southern France
Type of injury | Main lesion | Prognosis | Therapeutic approach |
|---|---|---|---|
A | Wound Focused tip impact Contusion | Minor | Minor surgery |
B | Non-penetrating injuries to the musculoskeletal system | Less serious/serious | Immobilisation Analgesics/pain killers Transfer to hospital |
C | Goring without involvement of vital organs | Less serious/serious | Major surgery Transfer to hospital |
D | Goring with involvement of vital organs Trauma with severe neurological impairment | Serious/very serious | Stabilisation Emergency surgery Control of bleeding Urgent transfer to hospital |
