TY - JOUR
T1 - Pediatric hand injuries
AU - Sullivan, Matthew A.
AU - Cogan, Charles J.
AU - Adkinson, Joshua M.
PY - 2016/9/1
Y1 - 2016/9/1
N2 - 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.
AB - 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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U2 - 10.1097/PSN.0000000000000145
DO - 10.1097/PSN.0000000000000145
M3 - Article
C2 - 27606586
AN - SCOPUS:84987624586
SN - 0741-5206
VL - 36
SP - 114
EP - 120
JO - Plastic Surgical Nursing
JF - Plastic Surgical Nursing
IS - 3
ER -