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Matthew A Sullivan1, Charles J Cogan, Joshua M Adkinson

  • 1Matthew A. Sullivan, BA, is Medical Student, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL. Charles J. Cogan, BA, is Medical Student, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL. Joshua M. Adkinson, MD, is Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL.

Plastic Surgical Nursing : Official Journal of the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgical Nurses
|September 9, 2016
PubMed

Insights

Common pediatric hand injuries, including fingertip, tendon, and bone fractures, often require specialized pediatric hand surgeon care for optimal functional outcomes. Plastic surgery nurses should recognize these injuries for timely intervention and effective postoperative management.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery Nursing

Background:

  • Pediatric hand injuries are a frequent occurrence in emergency departments.
  • While many injuries are managed initially in the ED, some necessitate specialized pediatric hand surgery.
  • Ensuring good functional outcomes requires timely and appropriate intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diagnosis and management of common pediatric hand injuries.
  • To highlight injuries requiring pediatric hand surgeon evaluation.
  • To inform plastic surgery nurses about critical hand injuries needing intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on pediatric hand injuries.
  • Discussion of common pediatric hand conditions: fingertip injuries/amputation, tendon injuries, phalangeal and metacarpal fractures.
  • Emphasis on diagnostic criteria and management strategies.

Main Results:

  • Common pediatric hand injuries include fingertip amputations, tendon injuries, and fractures of the phalanges and metacarpals.
  • Early recognition and appropriate management are crucial for functional recovery.
  • Specialized pediatric hand surgery ensures optimal outcomes for complex cases.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric hand injuries necessitate prompt and accurate diagnosis and management.
  • Plastic surgery nurses play a vital role in identifying injuries requiring specialist referral.
  • Effective collaboration ensures efficient patient care and superior functional results.

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