Blast Injury

Blast injuries may be classified as follows, with higher numbers indicating a more severe injury and greater likelihood of early complications and poor end result, regardless of treatment.

Blast Injuries of the Hand
I	Distal Phalanx or Soft Tissue Only
II	Flexor Tendon Zone II Fracture or Web Space Laceration
III	Zone II Amp / Degloved / Devascularized or Tendon Injury
IV	Carpal or Metacarpal Fracture / Dislocation / Amputation

Blast Injury Classification: Chang, B, Falco, N, Kasabian, A, Grossman, J. Firecracker injuries of the hand. (poster) AAHS, 1/95.

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