Citation

Sharma R, John JR, Sharma RK. BMJ Case Rep. 2019; 12(9): e231112.

Affiliation

Plastic Surgery, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, BMJ Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1136/bcr-2019-231112

PMID

31501177

Abstract

The damages caused by high-pressure injuries are often underestimated. Such incidents are characterised by a small punctiform entry wound and the normal colour of skin. The internal damage caused by these injuries can be severely devastating in nature. These injuries required emergent surgical debridement and irrigation. Postoperatively intensive physiotherapy is required for the successful return of hand function. The final functional outcome depends on the initial latency to treatment, nature of injected material, location and volume of injection and postoperative physiotherapy.

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Language: en

Keywords

accidents; injuries; physiotherapy (rehabilitation); plastic and reconstructive surgery; radiology; trauma