Epidemiology of and Risk Factors for Table Saw Injuries of the Hands and Fingers

• Published in: Journal of hand surgery global online Vol. 5; no. 3; pp. 300 - 302
• Main Authors: Herekar, Rajeev N., Bokemper, Michael K., Doarn, Michael C., Coutelle, Nino A., Nydick, Jason A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.05.2023; Elsevier
• Subjects: Hand; Injury; Original Research; Prevention; Safety; Saw; Prevention; Saw; Safety; Hand; Injury

The purpose of this study was to evaluate circumstances surrounding power saw injuries. We hypothesized that power saw injuries are caused by either inexperienced or inappropriate usage of saws. A retrospective review of patients at our level 1 trauma center from January 2011 to April 2022 was condu...