Nail gun injuries to the hand.
Three cases of nail gun injury to the non-dominant hand are reported. The hazards of using this high powered tool are stressed and a possible pitfall in the surgical removal of the nails is outlined.
Kenny
N W
NW
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Trafford General Hospital, Manchester.
Kay
P R
PR
Haines
J F
JF
D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D003252:Construction Materials / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D009790:Occupations; D011859:Radiography; D013933:Thumb / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery