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Knee Sepsis after Suprapatellar Nailing of an Open Tibia Fracture: Treatment with Acute Deformity and External Fixation
Joint Authors
Minoughan, Chelsea E.
Schumaier, Adam P.
Avilucea, Frank R.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-01-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Case.
A 31-year-old male was involved in a dirt bike accident and sustained an isolated type II open mid-distal tibia fracture.
The patient underwent suprapatellar intramedullary nailing and subsequently developed knee sepsis.
Conclusion.
This patient was managed with irrigation and debridements of the knee, fracture site, and intramedullary canal.
A resultant soft-tissue defect over the fracture site obviated primary closure.
Creation of an acute deformity stabilized by a Taylor spatial frame allowed primary wound closure.
After soft tissue healing occurred, the frame was used to correct the intentional deformity and maintain reduction until full healing occurred.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Minoughan, Chelsea E.& Schumaier, Adam P.& Avilucea, Frank R.. 2019. Knee Sepsis after Suprapatellar Nailing of an Open Tibia Fracture: Treatment with Acute Deformity and External Fixation. Case Reports in Orthopedics،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1142571
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Minoughan, Chelsea E.…[et al.]. Knee Sepsis after Suprapatellar Nailing of an Open Tibia Fracture: Treatment with Acute Deformity and External Fixation. Case Reports in Orthopedics No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1142571
American Medical Association (AMA)
Minoughan, Chelsea E.& Schumaier, Adam P.& Avilucea, Frank R.. Knee Sepsis after Suprapatellar Nailing of an Open Tibia Fracture: Treatment with Acute Deformity and External Fixation. Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1142571
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1142571