title: Power tool injuries to the hand and wrist.
abstract: Power tool injuries to the hand and wrist are complex injuries which can have a profound impact on the function of the patient. This article gives an overview of the principles, and provides a systematic approach, to the management and rehabilitation of the injured limb and patient required to minimize future disability.
authors.affiliation: ST8 in Trauma and Orthopaedics in the Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Brighton and Sussex University Hospital, Brighton BN2 5BE.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Roushdi
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Cumberworth
authors.forename: L E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Harry
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Rogers
mesh_terms: D000056:Accident Prevention; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003646:Debridement; D004867:Equipment Design; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D012092:Replantation; D013742:Tetanus / Q000517:prevention & control; D013745:Tetanus Toxoid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D013745:Tetanus Toxoid