Recurrent Inflammation on the Hand due to a High Pressure Injection of Urethane : A Case Report.
10.4055/jkoa.2006.41.5.936
- Author:
Jung Ro YOON
1
;
Taik Sun KIM
;
Hak Jun KIM
;
Seung Bum HAN
;
Soon Yong YOO
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul Veterans Hospital, Seoul, Korea. zenyjr@yahoo.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Hand;
High-pressure injection;
Polyurethane
- MeSH:
Fingers;
Foreign Bodies;
Hand*;
Humans;
Inflammation*;
Male;
Polyurethanes;
Urethane*
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2006;41(5):936-939
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We describe a case of a high-pressure polyurethane injection injury to the hand, and discuss how its management differs from other injection injuries. A male patient was transferred to our hospital due to persistent purulent discharge from the 2nd finger, which began 15 days after the injury. The injected foreign body, polyurethane, could not be recognized by the patient and was not indicated radiographically. During surgery, the polyurethane foam was removed. The patient had no functional impairment 24 months after surgery.
