Hand injury: We use our hands all the

We use our hands all the time. That’s why hand injuries happen so often. While not always avoidable, understanding the types and causes of common hand injuries may help you avoid them in the future. Types of Common Hand Injuries Severed fingertips The most common hand injuries we see are of the fingertips. They are severed by table saws and circular saws, caught in doors and treadmills, squashed at work, mangled in lawn mowers and snow blowers, stepped on during sports, infected when ... A strong impact or crushing injury can break any of the bones in your hands. Common causes include: Falls. Falling on an outstretched hand is one of the most common causes of a broken hand. Sports injuries. Fractures often occur during contact sports or activities where falling on an outstretched hand is likely. These include activities such as pickleball, snowboarding and in-line skating. Motor vehicle crashes. Car crashes can cause severe fractures, sometimes breaking bones into multiple ... The document discusses hand injuries and their management. It covers relevant hand anatomy, types of common hand injuries including tendon injuries, fractures, and dislocations. The key principles of management are early debridement and stabilization of injuries, restoration of anatomy, and rapid mobilization. Specific techniques are described for repairing tendons, fixing fractures like Bennett's fracture, and achieving proper skeletal stabilization while preserving hand function ... Learn about the common hand injuries and disorders, such as fractures, nerve injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis and ganglion cysts. Find out how to prevent, diagnose and treat hand injuries with x-ray, splints, surgery and medication.