title: Hand lacerations of the combined interdigital-intermetacarpal region (split hand).
abstract: Longitudinal lacerations involving the finger commissures and adjacent intermetacarpal clefts (including the adjacent tendons, the intrinsic muscles, the deep transverse metacarpal ligament, adjacent arteries, nerves, bones and joints), present multiple problems not seen in the unusual hand lacerations. Thorough cleansing, delayed closure, accurate repair of all injured structures with prompt appropriate rehabilitation results in excellent appearance and early function.
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Van Demark
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002437:Cefazolin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003646:Debridement; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D002437:Cefazolin