Incidental Median Nerve Injury in the Hand by a High-Speed Drill

Traumatic injuries of the peripheral nerves can be easily overlooked in the emergency department. In these cases, extensive knowledge of anatomy, a high index of suspicion and correct evaluation of neurological status could maintain the proper diagnosis. Median nerve injury in the region of the hand is commonly due to glass material. However, extremely rare, other causes of injury, such as pieces of wood, acupuncture needle-fracture bodies, metallic foreign bodies, and migration of K-wires, have been reported. In the current report, a case of median nerve injury in a 35-year-old man treated with a high-speed drill was reported to my knowledge for the first time in the current literature. Early and correct diagnosis for nerve injury is crucial for improved functional outcomes.