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Ron Hazani1, Rudolf F Buntic, Darrell Brooks

  • 1Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, 550 S. Jackson Street, ACB Building, 2nd Floor, Louisville, KY 40292, USA. Ronmdsurg@hotmail.com

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Blast injuries to the hand are common in rural areas, often caused by firecrackers. Treatment typically requires tissue replacement rather than immediate repair due to the severity of these traumatic hand injuries.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Hand Surgery

Background:

  • Blast injuries to the hand are prevalent beyond wartime, affecting rural communities.
  • Understanding injury patterns and reconstructive needs is crucial for effective treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review community blast hand injuries and identify common injury patterns.
  • To determine the pathomechanics and required reconstructive procedures for blast hand injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study of 62 patients treated between 1978 and 2006.
  • Analysis of medical records, X-rays, and photos to characterize injury patterns.
  • Classification of explosives by decomposition rate.

Main Results:

  • Predominantly affected males (92%) with an average age of 27.
  • Firecrackers were the most common cause; low explosives in the dominant hand showed a pattern of hyperextension/hyperabduction.
  • Common injuries included joint hyperextension, soft tissue avulsion, web space tears, and digital amputations, particularly radial digits.

Conclusions:

  • Blast hand injuries present a spectrum related to explosion magnitude and proximity.
  • A repetitive injury pattern was identified, favoring delayed tissue replacement over acute microsurgical repair.