Palms have found ways to injure me in a variety of ways. January 3, 2007 in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE, I poked my hand on the leaflet tips of a Phoenix reclinata today. The hardy orange (Poncirus trifoliata), also known as bitter orange and trifoliate orange, is a deciduous shrub often used in hedges. At least that is what I have found through some studies and my own experiences. I'm going to start a thread soon on palm garden design. Wish I had Cape Fear, I'd grab one with DeNiro in that hawaiian shirt. Scared me enough to be very careful but it seems no matter how cautios you are they still manage to poke you. In my 30 plus years, I wish I had a dollar for everytime I got stabbed, poked or ripped skin from mostly Phoenix palms and many a leaf base from Copernicias. WW2 story on the diggers (Aussie soldiers) on the Kokoda trail in New Guinea, holding back the Japanese. I went to the emergency room and after cutting a nice little incision to get to the spine, and having the nurse help him pull the muscles back to give him access to the back end of the spineit took him about 30 minutes of digging and prying with various instruments from tweezers to finally locking hemostats to finally dislodge it from the bone. Printed with superior ceramic inks that are fired on at a temperature of up to 1200 degrees. Then couldn't move my neck at all and my dear husband took me straight to the ER where I had all kinds of expensive tests and ended up in a cervical collar. By Sasha Degnan. Personally, only minor issues with Phoenix and Chamaerops. Upload or insert images from URL. It really husts like hell most of the time and I have the upmost respect while trimming these leaves. 2019 www.azcentral.com. Just like-a dat. Sago palms grow close to the ground, and because of that are easy for the little ones -- kids and pets alike -- to access. There was about 45# of force behind it. how can i take it out? I've gotten lots of little spines from palms like Livistona, that embed themselves in your skin, then make little lumps, which eventually disappear as your body "eats" them. Please try again. ), citrus trees (Citrus spp.) He was out of service for weeks with a swollen knuckle. Oh, and did you ever have a Washingtonia frond come crashing down and rip your ear or your arm? November 24, 2014 in DISCUSSING PALM TREES WORLDWIDE. Minimum 3.C -------- maximum 43.C Average Annual Rainfall 1700mm. There can be bacteria on the thorns, if it is very painful and swollen you should get it checked out. Cart - Coffee cup designs are professionally printed. I saw a landscaper at my friends house with a CIDP spine that went into the cuticle of his finger and went like four inches right into his Middle finger, I just got goosebumps thinking about that. Your question might be answered by sellers, manufacturers, or customers who bought this product. My dad was working on a job today and he got stabbed in the lower thigh by the knee by a palm tree thorn i think it was a date palm tree im not sure. He's more tempermental than a French chef, another thorn in my garden! Walked over to start the process and got a full 20 cm spine up a vein in my leg. check out the FAQ by clicking the Which joints are affected by plant thorn arthritis? I've been stabbed by spiny palms, or slashed by them. Yeah, I got it from both a novel and real life. Immediate, basic first aid should be performed on any puncture wound, and especially those from palm trees, to prevent infection. Wide mouth and large C-handle allow for easy, every day use. I decided to plant/transplant five 15-gallon sized plants on a Saturday last March all by myself. Pasted as rich text. link above. QVC's Privacy Statement does not apply to these third-party web sites. I might try and get something from "Castaway" next. In some cases, it may take surgery to discover fragments and reach a final diagnosis of plant thorn arthritis. Any medical information published on this website is not intended as a substitute for informed medical advice and you should not take any action before consulting with a healthcare professional. Sharp thorns on their branches, trunks and the undersides or tips of fronds can puncture the skin and cause bacterial or fungal infections. The British Medical Journal noted in a November 2002 issue that the fronds of date palms are "particularly dangerous," because the sharp, narrow tips of their spines dry quickly and break off easily when they puncture skin. Just-a kick-a heem', like a dees!" Honestly, my arm and hand was so weak, I had to pick up a coffee cup with my left hand for weeks. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video. climate, Darling Downs and Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Queensland , Australia, Copyright 2022 - International Palm Society, http://community.webshots.com/user/zacspics. Hot and cold Med. Of course it was the first day of a three-day weekend. "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. There may be a broken part of the thorn in the punctured wound. It looks like WhatsApp is not installed on your phone. The fun part is that the tips of the needles break off in your hands! Hope you recovered from the Royal mishap . Display as a link instead, The bump get bigger and starts to look like an open sore. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. It took me off line for a few days. Error posting question. I try to imagine the despair of an Argentine gaucho riding through a bunch of those on a spooked horse . Wound up at the chiropractors after planting 6 triple Roebelinis with about 6 feet of trunk and huge rootballs by myself one day. Poked by a thorn of the palm tree can cause severe tissue damage and lead to irritation, skin burns, swelling and infection. My brother in law had a long time infection from a Phoenix Palm though. I was very carefully pruning off the rubbish from my CIDP and was about to cut off the spines (I insert them into a piece of polysterene and call it "art"). - Great Birthday Gift for Coworkers, Men, Women, Dad, Son, Daughter, Husband or Wife.- Reusable Coffee Cup can be used for coffee, tea or any liquid, - High quality print to ensure quote sayings arent easily removed. There are too many other palms to plant. Pain and blurred vision got worse throughout the day - and back to the ER we went. Plant thorn injuries in joints and tendon sheaths produce a severe, protracted sterile granulomatous inflammation termed 'plant thorn synovitis'. Slashed and stabbed on various occasions from W. robusta, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acrocomia aculeata, Chamaerops humilis and small Livistona mariae. MNT is the registered trade mark of Healthline Media. My youngest son, Drake, had a couple fordiana thorns come off in his hand. P.S. check out the. I got a little careless and when I was diving in for another round of seeds, one of the thorns from a petiole stuck in and broke off in the back of my scalp! They may also take blood tests to confirm joint inflammation. The wound healed itself, evidently quite well. We report the case of a 14 year old healthy boy, who was admitted six weeks after being injured by a palm tree thorn, with limping caused by pain and swelling in his right knee. A friend of ours who is a tree surgeon like my DH had a nasty infection after getting a thorn in his elbow. Plants that can cause plant thorn arthritis include plum trees, palm trees, and brambles. If he gets stuck he gets a bad infection and winds up at the doctors for antibiotics or something. Plant thorn arthritis, or plant thorn synovitis, is a rare type of arthritis. Mycetoma is a disease caused by fungi and bacteria found in water and soil. I know I've posted this here before, but you Phoenix warriors need to be reminded: When poked,skewered, impaled, stabbed or otherwise attacked or killed(well, maybe not killed)take some Benadryl. Fla. climate center: 100-119 days>85 F Medicare provides coverage for arthritis care that is needed in multiple settings. While sago palms (Cycas revoluta) might look innocuous and inviting, the hardy plants are highly poisonous to both human beings and pets. Fortunately I held the end on, and the wound has healed, but I was really cursing when it happened , for the pain, as much for using the wrong tool for the job. Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, and Pahoa, Hawaii, Formerly: Irmo, SC, USA - Now: Patras, Greece, Copyright 2022 - International Palm Society. Liver failure is always a possibility in cases of sago palm poisoning. (Think it was synovitus from googling) He was v.poorly and he can't straighten his arm. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. Bayside Melbourne 38 deg S. Winter Minimum 0 C over past 6 years. One does not just brush by a T. campestrus. Hydrocolloid bandages are used to treat open, superficial wounds and open pimples. I was pulling out little splinters for days. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our. Verschafeltia--my neighbor's palm. Rose thorns can deliver bacteria and fungi into your skin and cause infection. Minor symptoms include neck pain and stiffness, but numbness and more, Medical News Today has strict sourcing guidelines and draws only from peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. Zone 10b (Zone 11 except for once evey 10 or 20 years), Last Freeze: 2011,50 Miles North of Fairchilds. I was a bloody mess and mouth was completely numb. TIA. By joining Cureus, you agree to our Treatment involves surgical removal of the plant thorn fragments and inflamed joint lining. The guy turned out to be a building contractor, who apparently had some kind of trouble with goons. TOP QUALITY - This mug is made from ceramic and is perfect for any cold or hot beverages. Your link has been automatically embedded. | QVC, Q and the Q logo are registered service marks of ER Marks, Inc. 888-345-5788, I was barefoot in my yard and stepped on a palm frond. Good topic, Dean! Initial treatment may involve antibiotics to help prevent infection from the thorn. I was pruning my p.canariensis and stepped into one of the fronds on the ground - stuck into my ankle. My Dad was there in the real deal. yikes. The seeds have. It makes my skin crawl just to think of it. Its a real thrill!". The last time I got stuck, I was wearing gloves and one frond managed to stick me in the thick part of my palm. I know that Dr. Oz does not want us using peroxide but who knows what to do. This is because the thorn fragments can be minuscule, making them hard to identify with imaging tests. The unexpected nasty injury was a cut from an Archontophoenix petiole I grabbed and tried to yank off a palm. Duerinckx JF. Other terms may apply. The boy recovered fully. I bent over one time and backed into a palm, OMG talk about a "thorn in your side". Case reports of plant thorns that have led to plant thorn arthritis include: Plant thorn arthritis can affect any joint that comes into contact with plant thorns, such as: Plant thorn arthritis is typically monoarthritic, which means it only affects one joint. Discuss Everything - Uncensored Offtopic Discussions and Debates Forum, If this is your first visit, be sure to I cleaned it with alcohol and put something called black salve on it. International Palm Society member since 2007, http://community.webshots.com/user/zacspics - My Webshots Gallery, Hey you guys are capable of scaring the jeasus, since you guys all know how much i love phoenix, and as far as trimming of these varities goes i do it. about 95% of the time. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1319453418302777, https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/gardening-safety, https://jbji.copernicus.org/articles/6/51/2020/, https://www.cureus.com/articles/79229-a-thorn-in-a-haystack-a-rare-case-of-septic-arthritis, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8241251/, https://academic.oup.com/rheumatology/article-abstract/61/5/e137/6322974, https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/treatment/joint-surgery/safety-and-risks/understand-your-joint-surgery-options, https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2513826X19876505. There was a problem completing your request. I got poked in the eye once by a Rhopalostylus baueri spear. 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