Case Reports
High-Pressure Water Injection Causing an Isolated Tendon Laceration: A Case Report
Am J Orthop. 2007 April;36(4):213-214
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John C. Austin, MD, and Fred M. Hankin, MD
Dr. Austin was Resident in Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan at the time of writing. He is now Staff Physician, Northwest Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Tuality Community Hospital, Hillsboro, Oregon.
Dr. Hankin is Staff Physician, St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Abstract not available. Introduction provided instead.
High-pressure injection of water frequently elicits a minimal inflammatory response. However, the mechanical force of the stream can cause significant soft-tissue injuries, including tendon lacerations.