[Reconstructive surgery for hand injuries].
Injuries to the hand requiring emergency treatment concern 1.4 million people a year in France. The creation of the European Federation of Emergency Services for the Hand (FESUM) has brought about an improvement in the quality of care. The aim of reconstructive surgery is to preserve the hand's ability to grasp, its mobility and agility, depending on the seriousness of the injuries.
Cadre infirmier, Institut français de chirurgie de la main, Paris. ebouvet@ifcm.org
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Bouvet
D004630:Emergencies; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role