Hand Injuries: Boxer Fractures and Fight Bites

This article addresses the need to evaluate closed-fist injuries for skin abrasions, to identify conditions and situations that increase suspicion for fight bites from closed fist injuries, and to recognize clinical signs requiring referral to higher level of care.

Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - March 5, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Suzanne Alton, Nikoletta Carayannopoulos Tags: Featured Article Source Type: research