S60-S69: Injuries to the wrist and hand
S67: Crushing injury of wrist and hand
Crushing injuries of the wrist and hand involve severe trauma caused by compression or high-pressured force. This group of conditions is often the result of accidents involving heavy machinery, tools, or blunted force such as a car accident or fall. The wrist and hand, comprising numerous intricate bones, muscles, nerves, and vessels, are susceptible to extreme damage in a crushing event. Common symptoms include severe and sudden pain, swelling, bruising, bleeding, numbness or weakness, and visible deformity if bones are broken. If nerves are damaged, it can lead to loss of sensation or movement. The progression of the condition can vary greatly, depending on the severity of the injury and the specific structures affected. Severe instances can result in long-term complications like chronic pain, decreased functionality, or even the necessity for amputation in extremely serious cases.
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