Eur J Trauma Emerg S
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Eur J Trauma Emerg S · Oct 2011
Correlation between risk factors and subsequent surgical management following internal fixation of intracapsular femoral neck fractures in patients under the age of 60 years.
Regarding intracapsular femoral neck fractures, the main focus of research is the correlation between fracture-related complications and prognostic factors. To evaluate the correlation between complications required surgery (fracture-related treatment) and, among others, several less extensively investigated prognostic factors (day of surgery, co-morbidities, hospital type) in a 2-year period following internal fixation in patients under the age of 60 years with intracapsular femoral neck fracture. ⋯ To reduce the influence of risk factors, standardization of the substantive traumatologic and orthopedic professional guidelines, as well as the introduction of the "common orthopedic-trauma patient care" (British model) are suggested. To achieve high-quality standardized patient management, personal and material conditions are required to be accessible every day of the week. In the presence of co-morbidities, reduction of their harmful effects should be a major consideration by focusing on the patient in the peri-operative periods.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg S · Oct 2011
Subclavian vessel injuries: difficult anatomy and difficult territory.
Thoracic and thoracic related vascular injuries represent complex challenges to the trauma surgeon. Subclavian vessel injuries, in particular, are uncommon and highly lethal. Regardless of the mechanism, such injuries can result in significant morbidity and mortality. ⋯ These injuries are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Patients who survive transport are subject to potentially debilitating injury and possibly death. Management of these injuries varies, depending on hemodynamic stability, mechanism of injury, and associated injuries. Despite significant advancements, mortality due to subclavian vessel injury remains high.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg S · Oct 2011
Results of locked flexible intramedullary nailing of metacarpal fractures: a case series.
We present our case series on the use of flexible locked intramedullary nails in the management of metacarpal fractures. ⋯ In our experience, this device helps to achieve good functional results with minimal soft tissue disruption and complications in the management of unstable metacarpal fractures.
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Eur J Trauma Emerg S · Oct 2011
Thromboprophylaxis following major skeletal trauma: a systematic review.
Venous thromboembolic disease following skeletal polytrauma is a major issue for trauma surgeons, but there is no consensus of opinion regarding the optimal form of prophylaxis. The purpose of this paper was to compare the incidence of venous thromboembolic events (VTE) after major skeletal trauma managed with different prophylactic methods and their combinations. ⋯ There is currently insufficient research to be able to inform trauma surgeons as to the optimal method of thromboprophylaxis for patients following major skeletal trauma.