S61.7: Multiple open wounds of wrist and hand

Multiple open wounds of the wrist and hand, indicated by the ICD-10 code S61.7, refers to a condition involving more than one cut or puncture in the skin tissue of the wrist and hand, most often resulting from traumatic incidents. This injury may be sustained in accidents, sports, workplace, or hostile encounters. Wounds are classified as 'open' when the skin's barrier function is disrupted, leaving internal tissues exposed. The injuries can range in severity, from simple cuts to extensive tissue damage, and may affect many aspects of the hand or wrist, including skin, muscles, tendons, nerves, and bones. Common symptoms include visible damage to the skin, pain, bleeding, swelling, and sometimes loss of function or feeling in the affected hand or wrist. Depending on their severity and the tissues they impact, these wounds can lead to serious complications if not properly treated, such as infection, damaged tendons or nerves, or impaired movement.

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