Raigmore Hospital dealing with wrist, ankle and head injuries following slips on ice
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Medics at Raigmore Hospital are dealing with more injuries so far this month, compared to the same period last year.
It is largely due to the wintry weather with slips and sledging leading to injuries.
A spokesman for the hospital said: "We have seen an increase in fracture diagnoses in the first two weeks of December compared to the same time last year.
"People have presented with slips on ice and sledging injuries with resultant injuries to mostly wrists and ankles, and some head injuries. It is important to note that not all those to present with fractures slipped on ice or snow.
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