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High-Pressure Injection Injury Debridement With the Versajet II Hydrosurgery System: Case Study and Literature Review

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: High-pressure injection injuries to the hand are infrequent but potentially catastrophic injuries that have the potential for amputation or severe functional deficits. This is a case report on the management of a 28-year-old machinery operator who sustained a high-pressure grease gun injury to his dominant hand and underwent surgical debridement with a novel hydrosurgery technique. He had no complications and achieved a good functional outcome with a Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score of 1.67 at the 1-year follow-up. We also present a review of the literature and propose the use of hydrosurgery to address the challenges associated with the surgical treatment of these injuries.

Source: Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online

DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsg.2025.100814

Authors: Lindsey A. Marks, Alex N. Karanja, William B. O’Callaghan

Institution: Cairns Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,500