Gas Gangrene as a Result of Femoral Traction Pin Placement
Joint Authors
Taylor, Benjamin C.
Formaini, Nathan
Bramwell, Thomas J.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-01-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Treatment of adult femoral shaft fractures typically involves operative stabilization with intramedullary implants, external fixation, or a plate and screw construct.
However, when stabilization is delayed for any reason, use of a traction pin is recommended to stabilize the fracture, prevent significant shortening, as well as to help with pain control.
In this paper, we present the rare complication of a severe gas gangrene infection caused by Clostridium perfringens that led to several amputations and ultimately death.
We also discuss risks of temporary skeletal traction and techniques to overcome the morbidity of such a procedure.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Taylor, Benjamin C.& Bramwell, Thomas J.& Formaini, Nathan. 2012. Gas Gangrene as a Result of Femoral Traction Pin Placement. Case Reports in Orthopedics،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Taylor, Benjamin C.…[et al.]. Gas Gangrene as a Result of Femoral Traction Pin Placement. Case Reports in Orthopedics No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Taylor, Benjamin C.& Bramwell, Thomas J.& Formaini, Nathan. Gas Gangrene as a Result of Femoral Traction Pin Placement. Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2012. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-473263
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-473263