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. 2016 Jul-Sep;36(3):114-20.
doi: 10.1097/PSN.0000000000000145.

Pediatric Hand Injuries

Matthew A Sullivan  1 , Charles J Cogan, Joshua M Adkinson
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Pediatric Hand Injuries

Matthew A Sullivan et al. Plast Surg Nurs. 2016 Jul-Sep.

Abstract

Pediatric hand injuries are extremely common. Although many hand injuries are adequately managed in the emergency department, some may need evaluation and treatment by a pediatric hand surgeon to ensure a good functional outcome. This article discusses the diagnosis and management of the most common pediatric hand maladies: fingertip injuries/amputation, tendon injuries, and phalangeal and metacarpal fractures. The plastic surgery nurse should be familiar with hand injuries that require intervention to facilitate efficient management and optimal postoperative care.

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