Crackers or fireworks are an integral part of the celebration of any event and are nice to see and give enjoyment. But if handled with carelessness these may cause severe injury, even death has been reported. Though any part of the body can be injured, hands are commonly involved in such injuries.This study aimed to assess the pattern of hand injuries caused by fireworks among the patients who presented to a tertiary centre of India.

Keywords: Cracker; Hand; Injury; Firework.