Frequent use of stun gun may be associated with vibrationinducedudRaynaud’s phenomenon: A case series

摘要

Introduction: Stun guns are energy-conducting weapons that are becoming more frequentlyudused by law enforcement officials to subdue combative individuals, or civilians for the caseudof security. Although complications related to stun guns are well known for the victim, less isudknown about stun guns complications among their users.udCase Series: In this case series, we reported vibration-induced Raynaud’s phenomenonudin four individuals who were recurrent users of stun guns. Two patients were male and twoudwere female. Symptoms varied from moderate to severe. Although both hands were involved,udsymptoms were more severe in the right hand. Nifedipine was prescribed for all cases. Twoudpatients received Losartan, as well. All patients reported a decrease in their symptoms inudfollow-up visits.udConclusion: While further research is needed, clinicians should remain vigilant to stun gunudusage as a possible cause of Raynaud’s phenomenon.