Many people injure themselves during activities such as cleaning out the gutter, mowing the lawn or moving furniture. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 35,500 people injured themselves in 2010 while using a stepladder.
The report also found that more than 41,000 Americans injured themselves while gardening or using gardening equipment, and more than 127,000 people were injured while operating a lawn mower.
Read the release on springtime orthopedic injuries.
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