Hand injury: From a small injury in hand to

From a small injury in hand to a complex fracture or tendon tear, hand injuries can significantly affect daily life, work, and mobility. Understanding the common types and how to treat them helps in managing pain and speeding up recovery. WebMD explains how to treat a hand injury and when to call help. Hand trauma refers to injuries or harm that affect the structures of the hand, such as bones, muscles, tendons, or ligaments. These injuries can result from various causes, including accidents, falls, or direct impact. The document discusses hand injuries and their management. It covers relevant hand anatomy, types of common hand injuries including tendon injuries, fractures, and dislocations. The key principles of management are early debridement and stabilization of injuries, restoration of anatomy, and rapid mobilization. Specific techniques are described for repairing tendons, fixing fractures like Bennett's fracture, and achieving proper skeletal stabilization while preserving hand function ...