Management of chemical injuries to the upper extremity

Authors
Reilly, DA Garner, WL
Citation
Da. Reilly et Wl. Garner, Management of chemical injuries to the upper extremity, HAND CLIN, 16(2), 2000, pp. 215
Citations number
41
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
HAND CLINICS
ISSN journal
07490712 → ACNP
Volume
16
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Database
ISI
SICI code
0749-0712(200005)16:2<215:MOCITT>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
Chemical burns are unique injuries that require specialized knowledge and m anagement principles to obtain the best treatment outcome. The treatment of chemical burns is difficult. Minor injuries can be safely treated by a sur geon with interest and experience. The upper extremity is especially at ris k for injury in work-related accidents. This article outlines the pathophys iology of chemical injury and discusses surgical treatment alternatives nee ded for a successful outcome.