Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Foreign bodies in the hand.

W J Morgan, T Leopold, R Evans

    Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
    |June 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Foreign bodies in the hand, especially in digits, require removal. Prompt surgical intervention is recommended over conservative management to prevent complications and ensure effective treatment.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Fixed or mobile bearing unicompartmental knee replacement? A comparative cohort study.

    The Knee·2004
    Same author

    Dynamical density functional theory and its application to spinodal decomposition.

    The Journal of chemical physics·2004
    Same author

    Quantitative electrical impedance analysis of cartilage degradation.

    Biorheology·2004
    Same author

    Non-invasive physical treatments for chronic/recurrent headache.

    The Cochrane database of systematic reviews·2004
    Same author

    Targeted therapy of AML new concepts.

    Annals of hematology·2004
    Same author

    The effects of extracorporeal shock-wave therapy on the ultrasonographic and histologic appearance of collagenase-induced equine forelimb suspensory ligament desmitis.

    Ultrasound in medicine & biology·2004
    Same journal

    Dorsal (AO/ASIF) pi-plate osteosynthesis in the treatment of distal intraarticular radius fractures.

    Journal of hand surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)·2006
    Same journal

    Brachial plexus injury in snowboarding.

    Journal of hand surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)·2006
    Same journal

    Septic arthritis of the small joints of the hand.

    Journal of hand surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)·2006
    Same journal

    Problematic bone fixation with pyrocarbon implants in proximal interphalangeal joint replacement: short-term results.

    Journal of hand surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)·2006
    Same journal

    A leiomyoma arising from the deep palmar arterial arch.

    Journal of hand surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)·2006
    Same journal

    Local anaesthesia for carpal tunnel decompression: a comparison of two techniques.

    Journal of hand surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)·2006
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Emergency Medicine
    • Radiology

    Background:

    • Foreign bodies in the hand are a common presentation in accident departments.
    • Delayed presentation and conservative management can lead to symptomatic complications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the optimal management strategy for hand foreign bodies.
    • To determine the most effective anesthetic and surgical techniques.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective study of 164 consecutive patients with hand foreign bodies.
    • Analysis of presentation, management, and outcomes.
    • Radiographic evaluation, particularly for glass fragments.

    Main Results:

    • The distal digits were the most frequent location for foreign bodies.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Conservative management led to symptom development.
  • Infiltration anesthesia had a high failure rate, and secondary exploration a high complication rate.
  • Glass fragments were consistently visible on plain X-rays.

    • Conclusions:

    • Surgical removal of hand foreign bodies is indicated to avoid complications.
    • Effective regional anesthesia with a tourniquet is preferred over infiltration anesthesia.
    • Plain X-rays are valuable for detecting glass foreign bodies.