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Hand injuries in young children.

E Ljungberg1, H E Rosberg, L B Dahlin

  • 1Department of Hand Surgery, University Hospital of Malmö, Sweden. elliljungberg@hotmail.com

Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|July 10, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Hand injuries in young children are rising, with boys most affected. Fingertip injuries are common, often from door jams, while fractures result from falls and punches.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric trauma
  • Hand surgery
  • Public health

Background:

  • Hand injuries represent a significant cause of morbidity in young children.
  • Understanding injury patterns and trends is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the incidence, causes, and types of hand injuries in children aged 0-6 years.
  • To identify trends in pediatric hand injuries over a five-year period.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 455 young children (0-6 years) treated for hand injuries between 1996 and 2000.
  • Data collection included patient demographics, injury type, cause, and mechanism.

Main Results:

  • The incidence of hand injuries increased significantly from 20.4 to 45.3 per 10,000 children annually.
  • Boys sustained injuries more frequently (61%). Fingertip injuries (37%) were most common, often from door jams.
  • Fractures resulted from falls/punches, while sharp objects caused tendon/nerve injuries.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric hand injuries show an increasing trend, necessitating targeted prevention efforts.
  • While complex injuries are rare, they consume significant resources.
  • Injury patterns vary by mechanism, with home-related incidents being prevalent.

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