Though injuries due to circular saws are very common
all over the world, there is surprisingly little information
available about their functional outcomes. Previous studies
mainly focus either on subgroups with specific
injury patterns due to circular saws or specific treatment
procedures (e.g. replantations following amputations) or
on medicolegal issues regarding possible cases of insurance
fraud [3,4].
While statutory accident insurers make great efforts to
reduce occupational injuries due to circular saws, there
is an increasing incidence of hazards due to power tools
during do-it-yourself or recreational activities [1]. The
socioeconomic impact of injuries due to circular saws
has to be evaluated by examining of the casualties’
disability and impairment.