Outcomes in Ballistic Injuries to the Hand: Fractures and Nerve/Tendon Damage as Predictors of Poor Outcomes.

Patrick M DugomMitchell P JesterWilliam H ArchieDuy M Huynh Joshua ScarcellaYifan Guo

Published in: Hand (New York, N.Y.) (2022)

Ballistic injuries to the hand are frequently associated with fractures and neurovascular and tendon injuries. The presence of fractures is associated with a higher incidence of nerve and tendon injuries. Involvement of these structures is linked to an increased risk of long-term disability.

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