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Abstract Aims To outline the demographic profile and outcome of hand injuries in a tertiary institution Methods This study was done over a period of 4 years in a tertiary institution in patients presenting with open hand injuries and management protocols will be discussed based on presentation in emergency and opd of burn and plastic surgery. Results Majority of patients were labourers or skilled artisans who sustained injury during operation of machines and right hand was predominantly affected. Maximum injuries occurred in night time. Traumatic amputations were commonly seen along with involvement of thumb in some patients. Various reconstructive options will be discussed based on the involvement of hand injury. Conclusion Proper knowledge of mechanism of injury can guide in the management of patients. Exposure to machines and hazard prevention should be taught in factory establishments or threshers for reducing this menace.

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