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Orthopedic Considerations in the Pedestrian versus Motor Vehicle Accident Polytrauma Patient
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-06-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Pedestrian versus motor vehicle accidents (PVMVAs) are a common cause of morbidity and mortality around the globe.
Past models of PVMVAs assume lower-extremity vehicle contact as the initiating event, with a subsequent predicted injury sequence consisting of a lower extremity injury followed by injury to the body, head, and upper extremities.
The term “fatal triad” was first coined by Farley, which described concomitant injuries to the skull, pelvis, and extremity fractures.
Over the years, this once well-accepted model of injury has been under scrutiny by numerous orthopedic researchers, and it has lost credibility.
This case presentation glaring reveals that the patient incurred which is referred to as the “fatal triad”, in contrast to the commonly circulated thoughts of biodynamic mechanisms of PVMVA fractures.
More research in this arena is warranted.
This lack of information contributes to the morbidity and mortality associated with such devastating injuries.
The overlying theme displayed in the data analyzed in this paper demonstrates the vital importance of the orthopedic surgeon in the management of the PVMVA patient.
No matter the particular mechanism of injury, occurrence, or agreed-upon treatment protocol, the role of the orthopedic physician is instrumental to the wellbeing of the PVMVA trauma patient.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Samona, Jason& Colen, Robert. 2012. Orthopedic Considerations in the Pedestrian versus Motor Vehicle Accident Polytrauma Patient. Case Reports in Orthopedics،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Samona, Jason& Colen, Robert. Orthopedic Considerations in the Pedestrian versus Motor Vehicle Accident Polytrauma Patient. Case Reports in Orthopedics No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-449744
American Medical Association (AMA)
Samona, Jason& Colen, Robert. Orthopedic Considerations in the Pedestrian versus Motor Vehicle Accident Polytrauma Patient. Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-449744
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-449744