Epidemiological study of traumatic hand injuries at the Lic. Adolfo López Mateos Regional Hospital ISSSTE

The hand is one of the most complex structures in the human anatomy, it is the segment most exposed to trauma, and corresponds to a significant part of the demand for emergency services. DISCUSSION: Hand injuries make up a high percentage of injuries treated in emergency departments around the world. There is not enough information on the epidemiology of hand injuries in Mexico. For this reason, the experience in our hospital is added. Hand injuries were more common in men, in places of work activity, so one solution could be to create safety programs at work. The characteristics found in our study show similarity with the results reported in hospital units in the country.

Keywords: Traumatic hand injuries.