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Snowblower injuries to the hand

G Chin1, N Weinzweig, J Weinzweig

  • 1Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago and Cook County Hospital, 60612-7316, USA.

Annals of Plastic Surgery
|October 27, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Snowblower hand injuries frequently involve fractures, nail bed damage, and amputations, primarily affecting the middle and ring fingers. Prompt medical evaluation and treatment are crucial for managing these severe distal finger injuries.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Hand Surgery

Background:

  • Snowblower injuries represent a significant cause of acute hand trauma.
  • These injuries often occur during attempts to clear clogs, posing risks to distal finger structures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the characteristics and management of snowblower-related hand injuries.
  • To identify the most common injury types, affected digits, and treatment modalities.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of 22 patients with snowblower hand injuries.
  • Analysis of injury patterns, patient demographics, and treatment outcomes.

Main Results:

  • The middle and ring fingers were most commonly injured.

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  • Phalangeal fractures, nail bed injuries, and amputations were the most frequent injury types.
  • All injuries occurred distal to the metacarpophalangeal joints, with fractures being most common.

    • Conclusions:

    • Snowblower injuries typically affect the distal fingers, with fractures, nail bed damage, and amputations being prevalent.
    • Management involves thorough irrigation, debridement, and surgical repair of bone, soft tissue, and nail structures.