15 children crush fingers in doors every week

At least 15 children are treated in hospital every week for crushed fingers, it has emerged.

Boys were only slightly ahead of girls for fingertip injuries, according to research just published by the Irish Association of Plastic Surgeons (IAPS).

The association found that its members are treating almost five children a week for fingertip injuries in Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children in Crumlin, Dublin.