Citation

Solimanpour J, Ganjpour J, Ansari M, Sadighi A, Sadeghpour AR, Ghorbanian N. Med. J. Tabriz Univ. Med. Sci. Health Serv. 2007; 29(2): 67-69.

Affiliation

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, (Drsoleiman@yahoo.com)

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences and Health Services)

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Abstract

Background and Objectives: Tools and instrument were developed with progress and development of societies. Whereas inattention to acquire of correct principles of job with these new tools may increased injuries in agriculturists and workers. Occupational hand injuries are one of the most common causes of time lost from work in agriculture and industry. The goal of this study was to investigate the prevalent causes bringing about acute hand injuries in accidents resulting from work in the above mentioned professions and also types and intensity of the injuries caused in the suffering workers and farmers and the time of absence from work. Method and Methods: This is a descriptive prospective study. The population that was selected for this included 1130 case. Patients managed for acute occupational hand injuries during summer 1999- 2003 in Shohada hospital and patients assayed in view of kinds and factors of injuries. Results: From 1130 patients, who admitted in Shohada hospital, 405 cases (35.8%) were related to agriculture injuries and 725(64.2%) cases industrial injuries. The most common causes of agriculture injuries was lawn mower (38.3%) and the second cause was fall of heavy material (29.6%). In industrial injuries the most common cause was fall of heavy material (38.3%), the second was press or turnery machins (31.7%). The most victoms were in the first or second decade of life. Average time of hospitalization was 5 days (1-24 days), and average of follow-up time was 2 months (1 week-5 months). Conclusion: We concluded that inadequate experience, training and protective devices incraese the possibility of occupational injuries.