title: High-pressure injection injuries of the hand--report of two cases.
abstract: High-pressure injection injuries to the hand are work-related injuries that can take a devastating toll on the functionality of the affected extremity. We present two cases of high-pressure injection hand injuries due to paint and sand. The patients were managed operatively and switch to intensive physiotherapeutic training, with excellent outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, University Hospital Split, Spincićeva 1,21000 Split, Croatia.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Utrobicić
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Pogorelić
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Druzijanić
mesh_terms: D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000328:Adult; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011312:Pressure