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
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
