Thermal crush injury of the hand caused by roller type ironing press machine.

Sever, Celalettin; Külahçı, Yalçın; Noyan, Nurettin; Acar, Ali · Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc · 2010

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Industrial garment machines may cause occupational hand injuries. However, combined thermal and crush injuries are uncommon, and their etiologies are varied. We present a case of thermal crush injury of the hand caused by laundry roller type ironing press machine. The circumstances of this injury and preventive measures are discussed.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy