Pneumatic nailgun injuries to the knee.
Injuries from pneumatic nailguns have increased over the past ten years. From a review of clinical records and a cadaver study it was determined that no permanent clinical disability may ensue. Based on long-term results, it was found that treatment should be simple removal of the nail, after radiographs have ruled out retained metal fragments. Arthroscopy may play a role in treatment of complications.
D000041:Absenteeism; D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D001955:British Columbia; D002102:Cadaver; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male