Traumatic hand amputations among children in Greece: epidemiology and prevention potential.
Title | Traumatic hand amputations among children in Greece: epidemiology and prevention potential. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2012 |
Authors | Panagopoulou, P., Antonopoulos C. N., Iakovakis I., Dessypris N., Gkiokas A., Pasparakis D., Michelakos T., Kanavidis P., Soucacos P. N., & Petridou E. Th |
Journal | Inj Prev |
Volume | 18 |
Issue | 5 |
Pagination | 309-14 |
Date Published | 2012 Oct |
ISSN | 1475-5785 |
Keywords | Accident Prevention, Accidents, Home, Adolescent, Age Distribution, Amputation, Traumatic, Child, Child, Preschool, Disabled Persons, Female, Finger Injuries, Greece, Hand Injuries, Hospitalization, Household Articles, Humans, Infant, Infant, Newborn, Male, Sentinel Surveillance, Sex Distribution, Wounds, Gunshot |
Abstract | BACKGROUND: Traumatic hand and finger amputations frequently lead to permanent disability. |
DOI | 10.1136/injuryprev-2011-040121 |
Alternate Journal | Inj Prev |
PubMed ID | 22180619 |