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A high velocity, high temperature injection injury
1Department of Orthopaedics, Herlev County Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|April 1, 1993
Summary
A welding accident caused a severe injection injury to the right index finger. This case highlights the dangers of high-velocity, high-temperature materials in occupational settings.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Trauma Surgery
- Materials Science
Background:
- Welding processes can generate high-velocity, high-temperature projectiles.
- Workplace injuries, particularly to extremities like the hand, are a significant concern in industrial settings.