S60: Superficial injury of wrist and hand

S60.7: Multiple superficial injuries of wrist and hand

Multiple superficial injuries of the wrist and hand refer to an array of minor injuries that occur on the skin surface of these specific areas. These injuries commonly result from accidents, falls, or repetitive motions and typically do not involve deeper structures like bones, ligaments or tendons. They encompass a variety of physical damages including, but not limited to, small cuts, scrapes, abrasions, or minor burns. Symptoms usually include discomfort or pain, redness, swelling, or bruising in the wrist and hand area. There may be also bleeding if the skin is broken. In most cases, these conditions do not cause any serious threats to health, but they do require proper care to avoid complications such as infection or impaired function if located near a joint. Healing time largely depends on the extent and nature of the injury.