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Journal of Plastic Surgery and Transplantation 4(2):p 52-57, July-December 2024. | DOI: NA
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Top Loading Washing Machine Related Hand Injuries: An Uncommon Household Injury, A Study Regarding The Injury Pattern and Treatmen
Raghuram Menon, Krishna Kumar KS, Ajit Kumar Pati, Sinnet P Roy
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Menon R, Kumar KKS, Pati AK, et al. Top Loading Washing Machine Related Hand Injuries: An Uncommon Household Injury, A Study Regarding The Injury Pattern and Treatment. J Plast Surg Transplant. 2024;4(2):52-7.Timeline
Received : July 25, 2024
Accepted : August 26, 2024
Published : December 20, 2024
Abstract
Background: Washing machines can be seen in every household and there are few reports of upper extremity injuries caused by them. Here we discuss Our experience with this mode of injury and describe the pattern of cases seen by us over a three-year period and how they were managed. Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of injuries which happened due to washing machines over the last 3 yearsfrom August 2019 to August 2022. Follow up period ranged from 3 months to 2 years. Only injuries distal to the wrist joint were included in the study. Results: There were 14 patients. Age group ranged from 8 to 18 years with a mean age of 12 years. All injuries were severe in nature with a bony involvement and there is a high possibility of vascular compromise. 7/14 cases had vascular compromise and vascular repair was attempted in 6 of the 7 cases. 2 cases had total amputation at the level of Distal interphalangeal joint. Conclusions: There is less awareness amongst the public regarding the health hazards of this seemingly innocuous household appliance and we feel there is a need for the public to be aware how devastating this appliance can be if due care is not taken and the companies also need to take efforts to develop improved safety protocols for the same. Prompt assessment and treatment with microsurgical techniques can help in managing and providing optimal outcome for such injuries
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Menon R, Kumar KKS, Pati AK, et al. Top Loading Washing Machine Related Hand Injuries: An Uncommon Household Injury, A Study Regarding The Injury Pattern and Treatment. J Plast Surg Transplant. 2024;4(2):52-7.
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| Received | July 25, 2024 |
| Accepted | August 26, 2024 |
| Published | December 20, 2024 |
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