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- Title
Surgical Education and Self-Assessment Program (SESAP).
- Abstract
The article presents a discussion on crush injuries. Studies of crush injuries have shown that approximately 80 to 95 percent of patients with fractures of the distal phalanx have an associated nail bed laceration, making this the most commonly associated physical finding. In contrast, 60 percent of patients with crushed fingers and who have a hematoma involving more than 50 percent of the nail bed will have an associated nail bed laceration. Recognition of nail bed lacerations is important because neglected injuries can result in later deformity and aberrant fingernail growth.
- Subjects
CRUSH syndrome; WOUNDS &; injuries; HEMATOMA; BONE fractures; FINGERNAILS; PHALANGES
- Publication
Canadian Journal of Surgery, 2005, Vol 48, Issue 3, p243
- ISSN
0008-428X
- Publication type
Article