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Hand injuries in Finland

S Nieminen, M Nurmi, U Isberg

    Scandinavian Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
    |January 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    Hand injuries are common, particularly among working-age adults, with lacerations and fractures being the most frequent types. Most injuries occur at home, highlighting a significant public health concern.

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    Area of Science:

    • Traumatology
    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Hand injuries represent a significant portion of all accidents treated in emergency departments.
    • Understanding the demographics and causes of hand injuries is crucial for prevention strategies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the epidemiology of hand injuries treated at Turku University Central Hospital.
    • To identify common causes, injury types, and patient demographics for hand injuries.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of patient records from Turku University Central Hospital (1971-75, 1978).
    • Data collection on patient age, sex, injury mechanisms, location, and injury type.

    Main Results:

    • Hand injuries constituted 26% of all accidents, with an estimated 33,000 injuries per million inhabitants annually in Finland.
    • The majority of injured patients were of working age (78%), with a higher incidence in men.
    • Lacerations (45%) and fractures (26%) were the most common injury types, with most adult injuries occurring at home (70%).

    Conclusions:

    • Hand injuries are a substantial public health issue, predominantly affecting the working-age population.
    • Home environments are the primary setting for adult hand injuries, necessitating targeted prevention efforts.
    • While severe injuries like nerve and tendon lesions were less common, they contributed significantly to the overall healthcare workload.

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