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Hüseyin Utku Özdeş1, Emre Ergen1, Muhammed Köroğlu1
1Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Inonu University, 44280 Malatya, Türkiye.
Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)
|April 26, 2025
Summary
Chainsaw injuries to upper extremities cause more lost work time than lower extremity injuries, despite lower extremity injuries being more common. Protective gear can prevent these incidents.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Trauma Surgery
- Public Health
Background:
- Chainsaw injuries range from lacerations to amputations, causing significant work time loss and disability.
- Existing research often analyzes upper and lower extremity injuries separately.
- Non-occupational chainsaw injuries in rural settings require specific investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare work time loss between upper and lower extremity chainsaw injuries in rural populations.
- To identify factors influencing the severity and recovery time of chainsaw-related trauma.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 185 patients treated for chainsaw injuries between 2012-2022.
- Data collected included demographics, injury site, hand dominance, hospital stay, operations, complications, and work time loss.
- Statistical analysis to compare outcomes between upper and lower extremity injuries.
Main Results:
- Lower extremities were more frequently injured (109 vs. 76 cases).
- Upper extremity injuries resulted in significantly longer work time loss (75 days vs. 60 days, p < 0.001).
- Fracture rates were higher in upper extremity injuries (50% vs. 26.6%).
Conclusions:
- While lower extremities are injured more often, upper extremity chainsaw injuries lead to greater work time loss.
- Chainsaw use poses severe risks to both upper and lower limbs.
- Preventive measures, including protective gear, are crucial to reduce injury incidence and associated economic impact.
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