Kite String or Manja Cut Injury: A New Culprit

Abstract

Background Kite string injuries (manja cut injuries), particularly those caused by Chinese manja, are new culprit of emergencies especially in the month of January in Maharashtra region. These injuries commonly affect the neck, face, hands, and legs, especially among individuals traveling on two wheelers. The visibility challenge, where the kite's thread is difficult to see, further exacerbates the risk.

Keywords

• kite string
• Chinese manja
• hand injuries