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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
10
pubmed:dateCreated
1983-12-17
pubmed:abstractText
The occurrence of fractures in association with burn wounds has been considered a formidable combination which compromises the care of both types of injuries. During a 5-year period, 42 fractures were treated in 22 patients admitted to the burn center. A variety of fracture management techniques were used on an individualized basis. When fracture stabilization was necessary, external fixation provided acceptable fracture care while permitting access to the burn wound for dressings, grafting, and physical therapy. The presence of an overlying burn wound has been considered an absolute contraindication to the performance of internal fixation of fractures. However, we have found that this procedure can be performed safely provided that consideration is given to a number of factors, including timing of the operation, the importance of intraoperative fluid resuscitation, and the appropriate indications for this method of treatment.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Oct
pubmed:issn
0022-5282
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
23
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
902-10
pubmed:dateRevised
2005-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1983
pubmed:articleTitle
The management of fractures in thermally injured patients.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports