Gunshot Injury to Hand.

Hand Clin · Jul 27 2026 · Review

Boretto JG, Holc F

Department of Hand and Upper Extremity Unit, Institute of Orthopedics "Carlos E. Ottolenghi", Hospital Italiano de…

Hand & Upper Extremity

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONThis review covers the multi-tissue damage of hand gunshot injuries and the staged, individualized reconstructive options for bone, tendon, nerve, and skin, illustrated by a case focused on restoring function.
Abstract, as published

The anatomic complexity of the hand and the proximity of its structures make gunshot injuries especially prone to severe, multi-tissue damage. These injuries often involve multiple structures, including bones, tendons, nerves, and skin, simultaneously, requiring individualized and frequently staged treatment. Various reconstructive strategies are available for each affected structure. In this article, we provide an overview of treatment choices and a representative case that illustrates the clinical reasoning behind selecting among these alternatives in the context of a complex hand gunshot injury, with a focus on restoring function as the primary goal of reconstruction.

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