Hand Injury, High Pressure: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
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Hand Injury, High Pressure: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
Overview: A high-pressure injection injury should be considered a potential surgical emergency. Immediate decompression and thorough cleansing of the offending material from the tissue is required to preserve optimal function. Pathophysiology Acute injury is caused by introduction ...
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Overall incidence of amputation approaches 48% for high pressure hand injuries. Learn causes & symptoms. http://bit.ly/9txNmt
Extensor Tendon Repair: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The extensor tendons of the hand are in a relatively superficial position; thus, they are highly susceptible to injury from lacerations, bites, burns, or blunt trauma. Extensor tendon injuries are commonly diagnosed in the emergency department (ED). ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
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The extensor tendons are highly susceptible to injury. In some cases, surgery must be performed to repair the tendon. http://bit.ly/99yYOw
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