Hand Machinery Injury

Hand Machinery Injury – Emergency & Reconstructive Treatment

Machinery-related hand injuries are sudden and severe, often involving deep cuts, crushed fingers, tendon lacerations, nerve damage, fractures, or even partial amputations. Immediate Orthopaedic and reconstructive care is crucial to preserve hand function, prevent infection, and save injured tissues.

Our center offers 24×7 emergency Orthopaedic care with advanced surgical expertise to treat all industrial, factory, and workshop-related hand injuries.

Types of Hand Machinery Injuries We Treat

• Deep cuts, wounds, and lacerations
• Crush injuries from industrial machinery
• Finger, hand, and wrist fractures
• Tendon cuts (flexor & extensor)
• Nerve injuries causing loss of sensation
• Soft tissue loss and skin damage
• Amputated fingers / partial amputations
• Foreign body injuries (metal, blades, glass)
• Joint dislocations

These injuries often involve multiple layers—bone, skin, nerve, and tendon—requiring precise reconstruction.

Symptoms After Machinery Injury

• Severe pain and swelling
• Bleeding or open wounds
• Inability to move fingers or wrist
• Numbness or tingling (nerve damage)
• Visible deformity of hand or fingers
• Exposed bone, tendons, or deep structures
• Loss of grip strength

What To Do Immediately After a Machinery Injury?

Quick action can save fingers and prevent complications:

• Apply a clean cloth or pressure bandage to stop bleeding
• Avoid washing deep wounds forcefully
• Immobilize the hand using a splint or support
• Wrap amputated part in clean cloth & keep in a plastic bag (if applicable)
• Place ice around the injured area (not directly on wounds)
• Reach hospital immediately for emergency treatment

Early medical care increases the chance of saving fingers and restoring full function.

How Hand Machinery Injuries Are Treated

Based on severity, treatment may include:

• Wound cleaning & infection control
• Fracture fixation (plates, screws, K-wires)
• Tendon repair – flexor & extensor tendons
• Nerve repair or nerve grafting
• Microsurgery to repair blood vessels
• Replantation / reattachment of amputated parts
• Skin grafts & flap surgeries
• Physiotherapy & hand rehabilitation

Each layer—bone, tendon, skin, nerve—must be repaired accurately for full functional recovery.

When Is Emergency Care Needed?

Seek immediate emergency treatment if you experience:

• Heavy bleeding or open wounds
• Exposed bone, tendon, or deep tissue
• Loss of movement in fingers or wrist
• Numbness or lack of sensation
• Severe swelling or deformity
• Signs of infection (pus, fever, foul smell)

Advanced Technologies We Use

Recovery & Rehabilitation

Recovery time depends on the severity of bones, skin, nerves, and tendons involved. Most patients experience:

• Pain improvement in 1–2 weeks
• Wound healing in 2–3 weeks
• Bone healing in 4–6 weeks
• Tendon strength recovery in 6–10 weeks
• Grip and finger strength improvement in 2–3 months
• Complete recovery with physiotherapy

Hand physiotherapy is essential to improve movement, grip, and coordination.

Benefits of Expert Hand Injury Treatment

Conclusion

Hand machinery injuries require urgent and expert Orthopaedic treatment. With precise surgical reconstruction, modern technology, and dedicated rehabilitation, we restore hand function, prevent complications, and help patients return to daily activities with confidence and strength.