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Progress in Orthopedic Science ISSN: 2146 - 8370
Progress in Orthopedic Science. 2019; 5(1):(34-91)


Jeans button injury: A unique type of injury and an occupational hazard

Mohit Kumar Arora, Ela Madaan, Utkarsh Madaan, Anuj Gupta, Upasana

Abstract

Jeans button injury is a highly uncommon injury caused by accidental punching of jeans button on the finger instead of denim cloth. This is a serious occupational hazard. This type of injury can be prevented by taking adequate safety precaution. The authors report a case of such injury and its appropriate management.