@article{ref1,
title="High-pressure injection injuries of the hand: review of 25 patients managed by open wound technique",
journal="Journal of hand surgery (American volume)",
year="1993",
author="Pinto, M. R. and Turkula-Pinto, L. D. and Cooney, W. P. and Wood, M. B. and Dobyns, J. H.",
volume="18",
number="1",
pages="125-130",
abstract="This article reviews the outcome of injury of the hand in 25 patients treated at our institution by the open wound technique: wide débridement, drainage, open packing, and delayed closure. The results obtained are superior to those reported in the literature: Among the patients, 84% of the involved hands or fingers were salvaged, 64% had essentially normal hand function at the time of final follow-up, and 92% were able to return to their previous jobs. We propose that aggressive treatment by the open wound technique improves the outcome of high-pressure injection injuries of the hand.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0363-5023",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}