What is a Traumatic Hand Injury?
Trauma is defined as a serious injury or shock to the body. In the case of the hand, these are usually sudden, accidental injuries which cause damage to bones, tendons, and tissue. Such injuries could include crushing blows, deep cuts, piercing wounds, foreign bodies, burns, even finger amputations.
Symptoms
By their very nature — sudden and painful — traumatic hand injuries are hard to ignore. No injury to the hand should be taken lightly. Seeking medical attention quickly can often prevent loss of function. Go to a hospital emergency room if there is heavy bleeding, obvious missing tissue (such as an amputation), or a gaping wound. If you are referred to a hand surgeon, contact Dr. Asif’s office as soon as possible.
Diagnosis and Treatment
After a thorough physical examination, Dr. Asif will be able to determine a course of treatment. This will depend upon the severity and extent of the injuries. In some cases, conservative non-surgical treatment such as medication and splinting may be all that is required. In instances requiring surgical treatment, Dr. Asif is uniquely qualified to treat complex trauma, infections, occupational injuries, sports injuries, fingertip injuries – as well as revision of previous hand surgery.
