Finger or partial finger amputations are a common occupational hazard seen in laborers handling heavy duty machinery [1]. Sudden loss of finger causes marked psychological trauma to the patient besides varying degrees of functional disability depending upon the extent of trauma and disfigurement [2]. A precisely fitting prosthesis can improve function by restoring normal length, protecting the ...

The long fingers' paddlefish carpometacarpal (CMC) dislocation is exceptional. Most dislocations occur after high energy trauma. Untreated, these lesions can result in chronic instability of the CMC joints and early osteoarthritis. We report the case of a 20-year-old patient presenting with an ulnar paddlefish CMC fracture-dislocation of the three lesser fingers resulting from a hand trauma in ...

BACKGROUND The etiology of Dupuytren's disease is unknown, and the role of occupational exposure is still debated. Our objective was to study the association between occupational exposures, personal risk factors and Dupuytren's disease. METHODS In this cross-sectional survey, nine occupational physicians performed clinical examinations, focused on Dupuytren's disease, of 2,406 French male civ...

BACKGROUND Occupational injuries and hazards have gained increased attention in the surgical community in general and in the orthopedic literature specifically. The aim of this study was to assess prevalence and characteristics of musculoskeletal disorders among orthopedic trauma surgeons and the impact of these injuries on the surgeons' practices. METHODS We sent a modified version of the ph...

Purpose: To study the age and gender specific history of ocular trauma in the population of Tehran Methods: Using a stratified cluster sampling approach, 6,497 residents of Tehran were selected. Participants were transferred to an eye clinic to have complete eye examinations. During the interview, participants were asked about any history of ocular trauma, and any treatment or hospitalization d...

BACKGROUND This study aimed to determine the pattern of traumatic lower extremity vascular injuries in Iran. METHODS Patients with vascular injury of the lower extremity were selected from the Iranian National Trauma Project. This project was conducted in eight major cities during 2000-2004 and consisted of more than 17000 patients. RESULTS Sixty-three subjects (54 men) with a total of 92 v...

This article Wt!S acceptedfin publication November 3, 1997. I mplementing occupation-centered approaches in hand rehabilitation has been uncommon because this specialty has been dominated by biomedical approaches. However, some trends suggest that the practice of occupational therapy in hand rehabilitation is changing. Third-party payers are increasingly interested in final outcomes rather than...

Introduction: Herniation, also known as prolapse, of the intervertebral discs is a common cause back pain and sciatica. Risk factors include genetics, trauma, repetitive activity arising from recreation or working in physically demanding occupations. Disc herniation can limit mobility ability to handle move objects, reducing capacity work. The aim this rapid review was identify studies that rep...

background: psychologically traumatic workplace events (known as critical incidents), which occur globally, are increasing in prevalence within the usa. assisting employers in their response is a growing practice area for occupational medicine, occupational social work, industrial psychology and other occupational health professions. traumatic workplace events vary greatly in their level of org...

Due to the inadequacy in measures at many construction sites in Turkey, approximately 400 workers died and hundreds of workers become permanently disabled in occupational accidents. Occupational accidents cause serious financial loss for both the company and the country economies. This study is conducted to analyze causes and results of occupational accidents at a construction site in Istanbul-...