Common causes and types of hand injuries and their pattern of occurrence in Yekatit 12 Hospital Addis Ababa Ethiopia

摘要

IntroductionHand injuries constitute a major proportion of trauma emergencies in developing countries. The hand establishes the individual in society, allowing them to meet social and economic responsibilities. Previously hand traumas accounted for 12% of major limb traumas in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; but data on the specific types of tissue injuries and pattern of occurrence of these injuries over the years is limited.