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L R Irwin1, J C Daly, J H James

  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shotley Bridge General Hospital, UK.

Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|December 1, 1996
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Hand injuries from glass are costly and highlight inadequate safety legislation. This study examined 87 cases, revealing significant morbidity and resource implications, underscoring the need for improved glazing safety standards.

Area of Science:

  • Trauma surgery
  • Public health
  • Materials science

Background:

  • Glass-related hand injuries present a significant burden.
  • Existing safety glazing legislation may be insufficient.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze factors contributing to hand injuries from glass.
  • To assess the impact of these injuries on healthcare resources.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective trial design.
  • Collection of 87 cases referred to a hand injury service over one year.
  • Documentation of injury mechanisms, damaged structures, surgical interventions, and socioeconomic factors.

Main Results:

  • Eighty-seven cases of hand injuries due to glass were analyzed.

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  • Injuries resulted in considerable morbidity, surgical effort, and time.
  • Significant resource implications were identified.

    • Conclusions:

    • Current safety glazing legislation is delayed and inadequate.
    • There is a need for enhanced safety measures to prevent glass-related hand injuries.