Epidemiology of traumatic hand injuries

Abstract

Epidemiology is a dynamic field that takes into account several aspects related to human diseases, including infections, human social or travel patterns, as well as climate, environmental conditions, and occupational factors. Hand trauma somehow constructs a practical image of society and the nature of its broad activities, not only but also it reflects safety measures in various aspects. Hand and wrist injuries not just account for a significant portion of all injuries observed in emergency departments, but also impose a huge financial burden on community.