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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.