HIGH-PRESSURE INJECTION INJURY OF THE HAND. A CASE REPORT

High-pressure injection injuries pose serious risks to hand function and are often underestimated. They occur when fluid or air under pressure punctures the skin leading to internal damage that can be devastating. Immediate sur­gical intervention, including debridement and irrigation, is essential to prevent long-term complications. Despite advancements in treatment, long-term morbidity and functional impairment are common, highlighting the need for thorough management and postoperative physiothe­rapy. This case emphasizes a crucial aspect: although high-pressure injection injuries may present initially as benign they should be treated as urgent situations that could be missed without thorough history-taking and appropriate diagnostic measures.