@article{ref1,
title="Functional outcome of high-pressure injection injuries of the hand",
journal="Journal of trauma",
year="2001",
author="Burke, F. D. and Woodbridge, S. and Melikyan, E. Y. and Christodoulou, L.",
volume="50",
number="4",
pages="717-720",
abstract="BACKGROUND: High-pressure injection (HPI) injury of the hand is a serious injury that can be potentially devastating. There have been a number of publications on the results of its treatment, but we are not aware of a report on the functional outcome of these hands. METHODS: We assessed the functional outcome of 15 patients with HPI injuries. All patients were treated operatively, with a mean delay of 11.7 hours. The patients were examined by a doctor and an occupational therapist using a work simulator. RESULTS: Our study revealed a significant reduction of static and dynamic muscle testing parameters compared with the uninjured hand. Six patients lost a digit and four patients had to change their occupation after the injury. CONCLUSION: Deterioration of hand function is a predictable outcome of HPI injury. This information should be shared with the patient at the outset so as to avoid subsequent disappointment.",
language="",
issn="0022-5282",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}