title: High Pressure Injection Injury of the Thumb. Case Study.
abstract: High-pressure injection injury (HPII) is a rare severe hand trauma associated with high rates of complications and amputations of the peripheral parts of the fingers and permanent hand dysfunction. Early detection and treatment are crucial as any delay may result in a considerable functional deficit of the affected limb or amputation. The rate of amputation following HPII is 48%. This case report aims mainly to present the problem of HPII and general standards of management of such injuries. The routine use of supportive treatment in hyperbaric chambers, in the absence of contraindications, is also encouraged.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Regional Health Center in Kartuzy, Poland.
authors.forename: Mateusz
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Zamkowski
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Regional Health Center in Kartuzy, Poland.
authors.forename: Jerzy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ropel
authors.affiliation: 2nd Department of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Traumatology, Medical University of Gdansk, Poland.
authors.forename: Bogusław
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Baczkowski
authors.affiliation: Division of Surgery and Multiorgan Trauma Training, Medical University of Gdańsk, Poland.
authors.forename: Jerzy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lasek
authors.affiliation: Department of Hyperbaric Medicine and Maritime Rescue, Institute of Maritime and Tropical Medicine in Gdynia, Poland.
authors.forename: Edward
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Lizak
authors.affiliation: Department of Hyperbaric Medicine and Maritime Rescue, Institute of Maritime and Tropical Medicine in Gdynia, Poland.
authors.forename: Elżbieta
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Lenkiewicz
authors.affiliation: Department of Hyperbaric Medicine and Maritime Rescue, Institute of Maritime and Tropical Medicine in Gdynia, Poland.
authors.forename: Jacek
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kot
mesh_terms: D000071576:Crush Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006931:Hyperbaric Oxygenation / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013933:Thumb / Q000293:injuries*; D016896:Treatment Outcome