Applied hand anatomy: its importance in accident & emergency.
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چکیده
Hand injuries account for 10-20% of an Accident & Emergency department's workload. Early recognition of serious injury is vital to ensure appropriate management. This is only possible with a good working knowledge of hand anatomy. Forty consecutive A&E senior house officers (SHOs) were assessed on their knowledge of basic hand anatomy. The results are discussed as are the implications for undergraduate and post-graduate training.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Archives of emergency medicine
دوره 9 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1992