RT Book, Section A1 Ewen, Bill A1 Hart, Raymond G. A2 Stone, C. Keith A2 Humphries, Roger L. SR Print(0) ID 55751759 T1 Chapter 29. Hand Trauma T2 CURRENT Diagnosis & Treatment Emergency Medicine, 7e YR 2011 FD 2011 PB The McGraw-Hill Companies PP New York, NY SN 978-0-0-07-170107-5 LK accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=55751759 RD 2024/04/24 AB Hand injuries are one of the more common reasons for emergency department visits. Hand injuries may be isolated or part of multiple trauma. These injuries are seldom life-threatening but can result in significant disability, threatening a patient's livelihood and lifestyle. These injuries can have significant economic impact with possible loss of occupation and lost time from work. Systematic examination and initial care has a direct effect on the ultimate consequence of any hand injury. Overall, it is far better to under treat and refer than to over treat and cause avoidable iatrogenic injury or disability. The course of recovery depends on initial management.