High-pressure injection injury of the hand: Clinical usefulness of ultrasound as an early diagnostic tool

J Clin Ultrasound. 2023 Jun;51(5):876-878. doi: 10.1002/jcu.23464. Epub 2023 Apr 6.

Abstract

High-pressure injection injuries of the hand are uncommon accidents with potentially catastrophic complications. We present a case of a 49-years-old male with a high-pressure injection of motor oil in his left hand. Ultrasound accurately demonstrated soft tissue infiltration and late complications, playing a fundamental role in the treatment choice.

Keywords: MRI; hand; high pressure; injection injury; motor oil; ultrasound.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Hand Injuries* / diagnostic imaging
  • Hand Injuries* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Industrial Oils*
  • Injections
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pressure
  • Ultrasonography* / standards
  • X-Rays