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1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Regional Rheumatoid and Degenerative Arthritis Center, Chungnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University School of Medicine, 266 Munwha-ro, Jung-Gu, 35015 Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
Hand Surgery & Rehabilitation
|November 6, 2022
Summary
Infants are at risk of serious hand injuries from eyebrow razors. Prompt surgical repair of flexor tendon injuries and associated nerve/vessel damage leads to excellent functional recovery in young children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric surgery
- Hand surgery
- Traumatology
Background:
- Infants are vulnerable to injuries from common household items.
- Eyebrow razors, often left accessible, pose a significant risk to infants.
- Flexor tendon injuries in infants can involve digital nerves and vessels.
Approach:
- Retrospective case series of 8 infants injured by eyebrow razors (2013-2019).
- Surgical repair included modified Becker suture for flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) and microsurgical neurovascular repair.
- Postoperative management involved a long-arm cast for 3 weeks, followed by unrestricted activity without formal therapy.
Key Points:
- Injuries occurred in FDP zones 1 and 2 in infants aged a mean of 6.3 months.
- Most incidents involved brightly colored, uncapped razors near dressing tables.
- Mean follow-up of 35.8 months showed excellent range of motion with no major complications.
Conclusions:
- Uncapped, colorful eyebrow razors present a high risk for infant tendon and neurovascular injuries.
- Preventive measures include parental vigilance and potentially redesigned razor safety features.
- Early surgical intervention yields excellent functional outcomes in affected infants.
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