Hand injuries in Kenya: a chaff cutter menace [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations]
Introduction Hand injuries are a recognized occupational hazard from the use of chaff cutters. With increasing mechanization of farming in our region, the burden of hand injuries is poised to increase. Methods We conducted a descriptive study of 47 patients presenting with chaff cutter hand injuries...
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| description | Introduction Hand injuries are a recognized occupational hazard from the use of chaff cutters. With increasing mechanization of farming in our region, the burden of hand injuries is poised to increase. Methods We conducted a descriptive study of 47 patients presenting with chaff cutter hand injuries at our center in one year. Results They were predominantly male (98%) and the majority (70%) were aged between 21 and 40 years. The majority of patients who had not resumed work were those with severe injuries and those who had had an amputation. There was a positive correlation between age category and severity of injury. Discussion Chaff cutter injuries contribute considerably to hand amputations at our center. The majority of patients with severe injuries and those undergoing amputations do not return to gainful activities one year after sustaining the injury, suggesting increased dependency. Further research is paramount to identify safety features of chaff cutters in this region. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-dd5121aac0a64919881b4a14334658192023-11-02T01:00:01ZengF1000 Research LtdF1000Research2046-14022022-11-0111139019Hand injuries in Kenya: a chaff cutter menace [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations]Peter Oduor0Samuel Wanjara1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7181-4242Department of Surgery, Nakuru Level V Hospital, Nakuru, KenyaDepartment of Surgery, Nakuru Level V Hospital, Nakuru, KenyaIntroduction Hand injuries are a recognized occupational hazard from the use of chaff cutters. With increasing mechanization of farming in our region, the burden of hand injuries is poised to increase. Methods We conducted a descriptive study of 47 patients presenting with chaff cutter hand injuries at our center in one year. Results They were predominantly male (98%) and the majority (70%) were aged between 21 and 40 years. The majority of patients who had not resumed work were those with severe injuries and those who had had an amputation. There was a positive correlation between age category and severity of injury. Discussion Chaff cutter injuries contribute considerably to hand amputations at our center. The majority of patients with severe injuries and those undergoing amputations do not return to gainful activities one year after sustaining the injury, suggesting increased dependency. Further research is paramount to identify safety features of chaff cutters in this region.https://f1000research.com/articles/11-1255/v1Hand injuries chaff-cutter Kenya return-to-workeng |
| spellingShingle | Peter Oduor Samuel Wanjara Hand injuries in Kenya: a chaff cutter menace [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] F1000Research Hand injuries chaff-cutter Kenya return-to-work eng |
| title | Hand injuries in Kenya: a chaff cutter menace [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] |
| title_full | Hand injuries in Kenya: a chaff cutter menace [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] |
| title_fullStr | Hand injuries in Kenya: a chaff cutter menace [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] |
| title_full_unstemmed | Hand injuries in Kenya: a chaff cutter menace [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] |
| title_short | Hand injuries in Kenya: a chaff cutter menace [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] |
| title_sort | hand injuries in kenya a chaff cutter menace version 1 peer review 1 approved 2 approved with reservations |
| topic | Hand injuries chaff-cutter Kenya return-to-work eng |
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