The dangers of damage control orthopedics: a case report of vascular injury after femoral fracture external fixation

The dangers of damage control orthopedics: a case report of vascular injury after femoral fracture external fixation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Placement of external fixation frames is an expedient and minimally invasive method of achieving bone and joint stability in the setting of severe trauma. Although anatomic safe zones are established for placement of external fixatio...

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Main Authors: Staeheli Gregory R, Fraser Michael R, Morgan Steven J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:Patient Safety in Surgery
Subjects:
Artery occlusion
Vascular injury
External fixator
Open fracture
Femur
Online Access:http://www.pssjournal.com/content/6/1/7

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