On March 2nd, news from Hoang Anh Gia Lai University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital said that it had just received patient D. V. H. (36 years old, residing in Gia Lai) in a condition where her left hand was caught in a pepper grinder.
The left 4th finger was swollen, deformed, with open wounds and severe pain. Through clinical examination and necessary paraclinical tests, doctors determined that the patient had an open dislocated fracture of the left 4th finger. Fortunately, although the soft tissue was crushed, important structures were not severed.
Immediately after that, the team proceeded to cut and remove, clean the wound, adjust the joint to the correct anatomical position, stitch the soft tissue and fix it with a toe splint to preserve the maximum function of the hand.
Currently, the patient is awake, the wound is dry, his fingers are pink, he can move and is continuing to be monitored.
The pepper harvest season in Gia Lai is entering its peak. Along with the urgent labor of the people, the risk of accidents caused by agricultural machinery, especially milling machines and pepper washers, is also increasing significantly.
Doctors warn that injuries caused by agricultural machinery are not simply "light hand cuts" but can cause soft tissue crushing, tendon damage, blood vessel rupture, and even necrosis if treated slowly.
When an accident occurs, it is necessary to bandage to stop bleeding, hang your hand high, limit movement and quickly go to the nearest medical facility. Absolutely do not self-wash deeply with non-sacrificed solution, do not apply leaves or use folk medicine to avoid infection.
After treatment, patients must comply with re-examination, use medicine according to instructions and practice early rehabilitation to avoid stiff joints and muscle atrophy.
