P.
S. Chari, Werlok Kharshiing and C. Balakrishnan
NIOSH Education and Information Division
AUTHOR
ABSTRACT
A by-product
of the Green Revolution has been the increased use of machines
for use in agricultural operations. Hurry, ignorance and fatigue
contribute to a steady incidence of accidents. The wheat thresher
is one such machine causing mutilating hand injuries each
harvesting season. The injury combines elements of cutting,
crushing, and avulsion of skin and tendons. Treatment is geared
to achieve maximum possible salvage of hand function. The
management of such injuries is outlined. Our experience shows
that though we have been able to save the limb, fix the bones,
in proper alignment and give stable skin cover, the functional
recovery is poor. At present, the best solution appears to
be to promote preventive measures.
JOURNAL AND
NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE ID#
JOURNAL: Indian
J Med Res. 1975; 63(6): 829-832.
Note:
Indian Journal of Medical Research.
NLOM ID#:
76119812
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Farm Related Injuries: Bibliography With Abstracts, U.S.
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Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational
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