Traumatized Hand – Update at the First Visit

Abstract

The hand is the segment most exposed to trauma, with a large volume of care in urgent and emergency services. Therefore, it is necessary that physicians on duty have the essential knowledge to effectively manage these injuries. In the present article, we will review the main conditions and conduct guidelines.

Keywords

hand injuries - emergencies - bone fractures

Financial support

The authors have no financial support to declare.

Publikationsverlauf

Eingereicht: 07. März 2020

Angenommen: 15. Juni 2021

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
28. Oktober 2021

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