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Clenched fist human bite injuries.

I C Phair1, D N Quinton

  • 1Leicester Royal Infirmary.

Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|February 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Human clenched fist injuries often involve joints and bone, requiring prompt surgical exploration. Early treatment of joint involvement significantly reduces patient morbidity.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Traumatology
  • Infectious Disease

Background:

  • Human bite injuries, particularly from clenched fists, pose a significant risk of joint and bone damage.
  • These injuries can lead to substantial morbidity if not managed appropriately.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of surgical exploration for human clenched fist bite injuries.
  • To determine the incidence of joint and bone involvement and associated morbidity.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study of 29 patients with clenched fist bite injuries.
  • Surgical exploration was performed within 24 hours for 84% of cases.
  • Assessment of joint and bone injury, and subsequent morbidity.

Main Results:

  • 62% of wounds involved the underlying joint, and 58% injured the bone.
  • Significantly lower morbidity was observed in cases without joint injury (P < 0.001).

Conclusions:

  • Early surgical exploration is crucial for identifying and treating joint injuries from clenched fist bites.
  • Prompt intervention can mitigate the risk of long-term complications and reduce patient morbidity.

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