NDLI: Unilateral Palmar Callus and Irritant Hand Eczema – Underreported Signs of Dependency on Crutches

Content Provider	Semantic Scholar
Author	Wollina, U. W. E. Heinig, Birgit Tchernev, Georgi França, Katlein Lotti, Torello
Copyright Year	2018
Abstract	Leg amputees who can't use prostheses and patients with arthritis are often dependent on crutches. Their chronic use can exert significant friction forces. The palmar skin will respond by forming a hyperkeratotic callus. We report for the first time unilateral palmar callus formation caused by friction from using crutches. Another possible adverse effect is the triggering of irritant contact dermatitis by the handholes of crutches. We report two cases with hand dermatitis due to the chronic dependence on crutches and discuss treatment options.
Starting Page	103
Ending Page	104
Page Count	2
File Format	PDF HTM / HTML
PubMed reference number	29483998v1
Alternate Webpage(s)	https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2018.031
DOI	10.3889/oamjms.2018.031
Journal	Open access Macedonian journal of medical sciences
Volume Number	6
Language	English
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Amputees Arthritis Contact Dermatitis Crutches Dermatitis, Irritant Eczema Friction Irritants Patients Prosthesis Skin callus emotional dependency physical hard work
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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