An epidemiological investigation of acute occupational hand injuries.
- Author:
Chuan-jun YI
1
;
Guang-lei TIAN
;
Wen TIAN
;
Wei ZHENG
;
Lu-fei DAI
;
Jin ZHU
;
Bo LIU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; China; epidemiology; Emergency Service, Hospital; Female; Hand Injuries; epidemiology; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Occupational Injuries; epidemiology; Surveys and Questionnaires; Young Adult
- From: Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases 2011;29(5):371-373
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo study composition, distribution and causes of acute occupational hand injuries in Beijing Jishuitan Hospital.
METHODSFrom April 1st 2005 to September 30th 2005, all patients with acute hand injuries were investigated by questionnaire focusing on all related epidemiological elements.
RESULTSTwo thousand six hundred fifty eight cases with acute hand injuries were about 17.3 % of patients with acute orthopedic injuries. Their mean age was (30.4 +/- 10.8) years old. The radio of males to females in cases with acute hand injuries was 57:1. The cutting and crushing injuries were the main causes of acute hand injuries. Most of cases with acute hand injuries were engaged in work related to machines. The acute hand injuries were mainly involved in index and middle figures of both hands, 94.9 % of acute hand injuries were opening, and 87.6% of acute hand injuries were involved in the deep tissues.
CONCLUSIONAcute hand injuries are the common occupational severe injuries for young male workers. The acute hand injuries occur in patients engaged in work related to machines. The prevention of acute hand injuries should be emphasized.
