Title of article
Thermal crush injury of the hand caused by roller type ironing press machine
Author/Authors
SEVER, Celalettin GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital - Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Burn Unit, Turkey , KÜLAHÇI, Yalçın GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital - Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Burn Unit, Turkey , NOYAN, Nurettin GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital - Departments of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Burn Unit, Turkey , ACAR, Ali GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital - Departments of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Turkey
From page
496
To page
499
Abstract
Industrial garment machines may cause occupational hand injuries. However, combined thermal and crush injuries are uncommon, and their etiologies are varied. We present a case of thermal crush injury of the hand caused by laundry roller type ironing press machine. The circumstances of this injury and preventive measures are discussed.
Keywords
Hand injuries , industrial machines , occupational accidents.
Journal title
Acta Orthopaedica Et Traumatologica Turcica
Journal title
Acta Orthopaedica Et Traumatologica Turcica
Record number
2631906
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