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Nerve injuries in the hand

E P Sloan1

  • 1Program in Emergency Medicine, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago.

Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America
|August 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary
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Emergency physicians manage hand nerve injuries, crucial for restoring hand function. Prompt diagnosis and surgical repair by hand surgeons are vital for optimal outcomes and preventing complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Hand surgery
  • Emergency medicine
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Nerve injuries of the hand are frequently diagnosed in emergency settings.
  • Effective management is essential for restoring full hand function.
  • Requires understanding of hand anatomy and nerve function diagnostics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the emergency department approach to hand nerve injuries.
  • To detail diagnostic and treatment considerations for emergency physicians and hand surgeons.
  • To highlight potential complications affecting nerve regeneration.

Main Methods:

  • Review of functional anatomy of the hand and forearm.
  • Discussion of diagnostic techniques for nerve function loss.
  • Consideration of surgical repair options (primary vs. secondary, epineurial vs. fascicular).

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Main Results:

  • Emergency department management necessitates anatomical and diagnostic knowledge.
  • Surgical decisions involve primary vs. secondary repair discussions.
  • Post-operative care involves monitoring for nerve regeneration and complications.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate diagnosis and timely intervention in the emergency setting are critical.
  • Collaboration between emergency physicians and hand surgeons is key.
  • Awareness of potential complications like chronic paresthesias and neuromas is important for successful recovery.