Hand Injuries (cont.)
Medical Author:
Chad Tarr, MD
Coauthor:
Philip Shayne, MD
Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Editor:
Ron Fuerst, MD
IN THIS ARTICLEHand Injury CausesHand injuries can be divided into 5 general categories: (1) lacerations (cuts), (2) fractures and dislocations, (3) soft tissue injuries and amputations, (4) infections, and (5) burns. Other common hand injuries are discussed in detail in these eMedicine topics: nail injuries, finger injuries and finger infection, wrist injuries, and broken hand. |
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Hand injuries are common and account for 5-10% of emergency department (ED) visits nationwide.
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