title: [Hand injuries management of care and hand prevention networks].
abstract: Injuries of the hand are common and sometimes more serious than it appears on a non-specialist initial examination. They are a public health issue with some major impact on the continued activity of patients who have been victims of those injuries. The European Federation of Hand Emergency Services (FESUM) accredits SOS Hand centers, dedicated hand trauma organizations in which the specialized medical cares is optima, avoiding the loss of chance to inadequate primary orientation. If nevertheless a serious injury leaves a debilitating sequela Hand Prevention networks, organized by practitioners of SOS Hand centers, help patients establish a process of socio-professional rehabilitation as soon as possible. These networks organize primary, secondary and tertiary prevention of hand trauma and disabilities that can accompany them. Innovative organizations, they resemble a national association that supports the development of new structures. They are open to all professionals of health and their patients, members or not of the network.
authors.affiliation: Institut Main, Epaule et Sport, espace médical Vauban, 75007 Paris, France. cc.couturier@orange.fr
authors.forename: Christian
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Couturier
mesh_terms: D005602:France; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D009313:National Health Programs