Citation

Hoffman DR, Jebson PJ, Steyers CM. Am. Fam. Physician 1997; 56(6): 1643-1646.

Affiliation

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1997, American Academy of Family Physicians)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9351432

Abstract

Nail gun injury of the hand is commonly encountered among workers in the construction industry. Successful management requires a thorough understanding of this unique injury, the recognition of nail shaft barbs, and appropriate nail removal and wound care, with referral when indicated. If barbs are encountered, nail removal involves cutting off the head of the nail and extracting the nail in the direction of entry.

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