(S67) Crushing injury of wrist and hand

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252 396 in individuals diagnosis crushing injury of wrist and hand confirmed

Etiology Pathogenesis Clinical Pattern Diagnostics Treatment Prevention

Diagnosis crushing injury of wrist and hand is diagnosed Men are 79.91% more likely than Women

227 040

Men receive the diagnosis crushing injury of wrist and hand

0 (less than 0.1%)

Died from this diagnosis.

100

25 356

Women receive the diagnosis crushing injury of wrist and hand

0 (less than 0.1%)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease crushing injury of wrist and hand - Men aged 45-49 and Women aged 0-5

In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94

Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 90-95+

In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89

Disease Features crushing injury of wrist and hand

Absence or low individual and public risk

Crushing injury of wrist and hand - what does this mean

Crushing injury of the wrist and hand is caused by the direct trauma of an object or force to the hand or wrist, resulting in the compression of the bones, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. this type of injury can lead to fractures, sprains, dislocations, and lacerations of the skin and soft tissues.

What happens during the disease - crushing injury of wrist and hand

Crushing injury of the wrist and hand is caused by a direct blow or force to the area, such as when a person falls on an outstretched hand. this can cause damage to the bones, ligaments, and tendons of the area, resulting in pain, swelling, and loss of function. it can also lead to nerve damage and fractures, as well as increased risk of infection due to the open wound caused by the injury.

Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

Physical examination of the affected area
X-ray imaging of the affected area
CT scan of the affected area
Ultrasound imaging of the affected area
MRI of the affected area
Blood tests to check for infection
Bone scan to check for bone fractures
Tendon and ligament tests to check for damage
Electromyography to check nerve function

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main goal of the treatment: To reduce pain and restore function to the wrist and hand.

Rest and immobilization of the affected area
Ice and heat therapy
Stretching and strengthening exercises
Massage therapy
Medication to reduce inflammation and pain
Occupational therapy to improve function
Surgery to repair damaged tissue

9 Days of Hospitalization Required

Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Crushing injury of wrist and hand - Prevention

To prevent crushing injury of the wrist and hand, it is important to wear protective gear such as gloves and wrist guards when working with heavy objects. it is also important to use proper lifting techniques, such as keeping the object close to the body and using the legs to lift, rather than the back. additionally, it is important to take frequent breaks and stretch regularly to avoid overexertion.

Specified forms of the disease

(S67.0) Crushing injury of thumb and other finger(s)
(S67.8) Crushing injury of other and unspecified parts of wrist and hand

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