BACKGROUND Anesthesia plays an essential role in the successful surgical procedures for hand trauma.Compared with general anesthesia,brachial plexus block shows lots of benefits for the upper extremity.Specifically,ul...BACKGROUND Anesthesia plays an essential role in the successful surgical procedures for hand trauma.Compared with general anesthesia,brachial plexus block shows lots of benefits for the upper extremity.Specifically,ultrasound-guided selective proximal and distal brachial plexus block may overcome the issues of incomplete block and failure of anesthesia in such circumstances.The present study assessed the efficacy of ultrasound-guided selective proximal and distal brachial plexus block in clinical practice.AIM To explore the efficacy of ultrasound-guided selective proximal and distal brachial plexus block in rapid recovery surgery for hand trauma.METHODS A total of 68 patients with traumatic hand injuries treated at our hospital from January 2018 to June 2019 were selected.They were divided into an observation group and a control group with 34 patients in each group.The observation group underwent selective brachial plexus block guided by ultrasound and the control group underwent conventional brachial plexus block.The analgesic efficacy,intraoperative complications,wound healing time,and length of hospital stay were compared between the two groups under different anesthesia.RESULTS The percentage of cases with analgesia graded as“excellent or very good”was higher in the observation group than in the control group(P<0.05).Moreover,the incidence of intraoperative complications was lower and the wound healing time and length of hospital stay were shorter in the observation group than in the control group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Ultrasound-guided selective proximal and distal brachial plexus block has remarkable analgesic efficacy in patients with traumatic hand injuries.It can reduce the incidence of intraoperative complications,promote wound healing,and shorten the length of hospital stay.展开更多
BACKGROUND Acute hand and wrist injuries are common and may lead to long-term disability if not managed adequately.Claims for negligence have been increasing in medical practice over the past few decades,with hand and...BACKGROUND Acute hand and wrist injuries are common and may lead to long-term disability if not managed adequately.Claims for negligence have been increasing in medical practice over the past few decades,with hand and wrist injuries and their treatment representing a significant percentage of orthopedic surgery lawsuits.There is no available literature regarding medical malpractice claims in hand and wrist injuries and surgery in Greece.AIM To identify claims related to hand and wrist trauma and surgery and to define the reasons of successful litigations.METHODS We performed a retrospective study of all legal claims of negligence for hand and upper extremity surgery that went to a trial,attributed to all surgical specialties,in Greece for a 20-year period.Data was further analyzed to identify claims related to hand and wrist trauma and surgery.RESULTS There were six malpractice claims related to hand and wrist trauma that ended in a trial.A missed diagnosis,which resulted in failure of initial management of the injury,was the main reason for a claim.Three of the six cases resulted in complete or partial loss of a finger.Two cases are still open,requiring an expert witness’s report,two cases were closed in favor of the defendant,and two cases were closed in favor of the plaintiff with a mean compensation of€2000(€1000-€3000).CONCLUSION Missed diagnosis was the main reason for a malpractice claim.Better understanding of factors leading to successful claims will help surgeons improve their practice to minimize legal implications and litigation.展开更多
Background: Hand injuries are very common and responsible for a significant number of emergency department (ED) visits, most of which are not to hand specialists [1]. The functionality and outcome of hand injuries can...Background: Hand injuries are very common and responsible for a significant number of emergency department (ED) visits, most of which are not to hand specialists [1]. The functionality and outcome of hand injuries can vary significantly depending on the mechanism and pattern of injuries, which is why it is imperative for emergency physicians to recognize the complexities, and the potential repercussion of missed injuries in such cases. Objective: The aim of this study is to provide epidemiological information on hand injuries and their patterns. The objective is 1) to assess whether most hand injuries are superficial (simple), or involve underlying deeper structures (complex) and 2) to assess whether most hand injuries presented to the emergency department were managed by the emergency physician or plastic/orthopaedic surgeon. Methods: This retrospective single-centre observational study conducted at an emergency department in a tertiary care hospital in Mumbai, India collected data from hand trauma patients using a standardized documentation form. Demographic data, trauma-related data, and disposition plans were analysed. Results: A total of 489 cases sustained hand injuries over a period of one year. The patients were predominantly males in the 20 - 30 year age group and injuries were mainly sustained over the right hand. Most of the injuries were sustained at home (42%). The most common mechanism (34%) was sharp object injury (including needle-stick and other sharps in hospital), followed by blunt injury (30%). Among grievous hand injuries, door jamb was a mechanism noted in 11% of patients, accounting for 50% of all crush injuries. Lacerations were the most common pattern (24.7%) noticed, followed closely by fractures (23.3%). Digits II - IV were injured most commonly (54%), followed by carpals (14%) and the thumb (10%). Nearly 80% of the hand injuries were managed by emergency physicians alone, with 61% of cases involving superficial structures. Though 14% of the cases required plastic surgery intervention, the initial evaluation of all these patients was performed by the emergency physician. Conclusions: Our study highlights the burden of hand injuries on the emergency physician, as well as the odds of missed injuries, directly indicating the necessity of a thorough anatomical knowledge of the structures of the hand, and in turn, a proper physical examination. A dedicated registry for hand trauma would help quantify the mechanism and pattern of injuries, and formulate preventive strategies.展开更多
Introduction: Hand injuries are frequent and serious. Their consequences, sometimes irreversible, are the cause of major handicaps. The aim of our work was to describe the epidemiological and lesional aspects of hand ...Introduction: Hand injuries are frequent and serious. Their consequences, sometimes irreversible, are the cause of major handicaps. The aim of our work was to describe the epidemiological and lesional aspects of hand trauma in the Orthopedics-Traumatology department of the CHU Aristide Le DANTEC. Material and Method: This was a continuous retrospective study over a period of 2 years. From June 1, 2015, to December 31, 2016, concerning all patients who came for a trauma recent hand, followed and whose file was found and completed. Results: Of 351 patients, we retained 291, 247 men for 44 women, aged in average age of 34 and carrying out different activities with a predominance of workers manuals (78.01%). Most of them came from the Dakar region (75.26%). THE work accidents predominated with 47.08%. The involvement of the right side was 58.76% of cases and concerned the dominant side in 56.35%. On the lesion level, there were 36.4% osteo-articular lesions, 30.58% lesions of the parts soft, 23% nail lesions and 9.9% complex lesions associating at least 3 lesions elementary. Conclusion: Recent hand injuries account for 13.49% of injuries in our service;they are severe, affecting the different structures of the hand, either singly or jointly. They involve the functional prognosis of the hand with socio-professional repercussions important.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Anesthesia plays an essential role in the successful surgical procedures for hand trauma.Compared with general anesthesia,brachial plexus block shows lots of benefits for the upper extremity.Specifically,ultrasound-guided selective proximal and distal brachial plexus block may overcome the issues of incomplete block and failure of anesthesia in such circumstances.The present study assessed the efficacy of ultrasound-guided selective proximal and distal brachial plexus block in clinical practice.AIM To explore the efficacy of ultrasound-guided selective proximal and distal brachial plexus block in rapid recovery surgery for hand trauma.METHODS A total of 68 patients with traumatic hand injuries treated at our hospital from January 2018 to June 2019 were selected.They were divided into an observation group and a control group with 34 patients in each group.The observation group underwent selective brachial plexus block guided by ultrasound and the control group underwent conventional brachial plexus block.The analgesic efficacy,intraoperative complications,wound healing time,and length of hospital stay were compared between the two groups under different anesthesia.RESULTS The percentage of cases with analgesia graded as“excellent or very good”was higher in the observation group than in the control group(P<0.05).Moreover,the incidence of intraoperative complications was lower and the wound healing time and length of hospital stay were shorter in the observation group than in the control group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Ultrasound-guided selective proximal and distal brachial plexus block has remarkable analgesic efficacy in patients with traumatic hand injuries.It can reduce the incidence of intraoperative complications,promote wound healing,and shorten the length of hospital stay.
文摘BACKGROUND Acute hand and wrist injuries are common and may lead to long-term disability if not managed adequately.Claims for negligence have been increasing in medical practice over the past few decades,with hand and wrist injuries and their treatment representing a significant percentage of orthopedic surgery lawsuits.There is no available literature regarding medical malpractice claims in hand and wrist injuries and surgery in Greece.AIM To identify claims related to hand and wrist trauma and surgery and to define the reasons of successful litigations.METHODS We performed a retrospective study of all legal claims of negligence for hand and upper extremity surgery that went to a trial,attributed to all surgical specialties,in Greece for a 20-year period.Data was further analyzed to identify claims related to hand and wrist trauma and surgery.RESULTS There were six malpractice claims related to hand and wrist trauma that ended in a trial.A missed diagnosis,which resulted in failure of initial management of the injury,was the main reason for a claim.Three of the six cases resulted in complete or partial loss of a finger.Two cases are still open,requiring an expert witness’s report,two cases were closed in favor of the defendant,and two cases were closed in favor of the plaintiff with a mean compensation of€2000(€1000-€3000).CONCLUSION Missed diagnosis was the main reason for a malpractice claim.Better understanding of factors leading to successful claims will help surgeons improve their practice to minimize legal implications and litigation.
文摘Background: Hand injuries are very common and responsible for a significant number of emergency department (ED) visits, most of which are not to hand specialists [1]. The functionality and outcome of hand injuries can vary significantly depending on the mechanism and pattern of injuries, which is why it is imperative for emergency physicians to recognize the complexities, and the potential repercussion of missed injuries in such cases. Objective: The aim of this study is to provide epidemiological information on hand injuries and their patterns. The objective is 1) to assess whether most hand injuries are superficial (simple), or involve underlying deeper structures (complex) and 2) to assess whether most hand injuries presented to the emergency department were managed by the emergency physician or plastic/orthopaedic surgeon. Methods: This retrospective single-centre observational study conducted at an emergency department in a tertiary care hospital in Mumbai, India collected data from hand trauma patients using a standardized documentation form. Demographic data, trauma-related data, and disposition plans were analysed. Results: A total of 489 cases sustained hand injuries over a period of one year. The patients were predominantly males in the 20 - 30 year age group and injuries were mainly sustained over the right hand. Most of the injuries were sustained at home (42%). The most common mechanism (34%) was sharp object injury (including needle-stick and other sharps in hospital), followed by blunt injury (30%). Among grievous hand injuries, door jamb was a mechanism noted in 11% of patients, accounting for 50% of all crush injuries. Lacerations were the most common pattern (24.7%) noticed, followed closely by fractures (23.3%). Digits II - IV were injured most commonly (54%), followed by carpals (14%) and the thumb (10%). Nearly 80% of the hand injuries were managed by emergency physicians alone, with 61% of cases involving superficial structures. Though 14% of the cases required plastic surgery intervention, the initial evaluation of all these patients was performed by the emergency physician. Conclusions: Our study highlights the burden of hand injuries on the emergency physician, as well as the odds of missed injuries, directly indicating the necessity of a thorough anatomical knowledge of the structures of the hand, and in turn, a proper physical examination. A dedicated registry for hand trauma would help quantify the mechanism and pattern of injuries, and formulate preventive strategies.
文摘Introduction: Hand injuries are frequent and serious. Their consequences, sometimes irreversible, are the cause of major handicaps. The aim of our work was to describe the epidemiological and lesional aspects of hand trauma in the Orthopedics-Traumatology department of the CHU Aristide Le DANTEC. Material and Method: This was a continuous retrospective study over a period of 2 years. From June 1, 2015, to December 31, 2016, concerning all patients who came for a trauma recent hand, followed and whose file was found and completed. Results: Of 351 patients, we retained 291, 247 men for 44 women, aged in average age of 34 and carrying out different activities with a predominance of workers manuals (78.01%). Most of them came from the Dakar region (75.26%). THE work accidents predominated with 47.08%. The involvement of the right side was 58.76% of cases and concerned the dominant side in 56.35%. On the lesion level, there were 36.4% osteo-articular lesions, 30.58% lesions of the parts soft, 23% nail lesions and 9.9% complex lesions associating at least 3 lesions elementary. Conclusion: Recent hand injuries account for 13.49% of injuries in our service;they are severe, affecting the different structures of the hand, either singly or jointly. They involve the functional prognosis of the hand with socio-professional repercussions important.
