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J Hand Surg Br ; 23(2): 196-200, 1998 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-9607659

ABSTRACT

This study reports the characteristics, causes and disposal of isolated injuries to the hand and wrist presenting to six accident and emergency departments over a period of 4 months. The rate of isolated injury to the hand or wrist was 6.6%. The male: female ratio was 2.2: 1, with the mean age for injury being 26.4 years in men and 29.2 years in women. The modal age group for injury was 21-25 years in men and 11-15 years in women. The right and left hand were injured almost equally. The dominant hand was more commonly injured although this was influenced by the cause of injury: 16.3% were caused by a fall; 15% by sport; and 7% were work/machinery related. 13.3% were referred to specialities for further treatment.


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Hand Injuries/epidemiology , Medical Audit , Wrist Injuries/epidemiology , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Child , Child, Preschool , Cross-Sectional Studies , Emergency Service, Hospital/statistics & numerical data , Female , Hand Injuries/etiology , Hand Injuries/surgery , Humans , Incidence , Infant , Male , Middle Aged , Northern Ireland/epidemiology , Patient Care Team/statistics & numerical data , Referral and Consultation/statistics & numerical data , Treatment Outcome , Wrist Injuries/etiology , Wrist Injuries/surgery
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