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External Fixation as a Bridge to Intramedullary Nailing for Patients with Multiple Injuries and with Femur Fractures: Damage Control Orthopedics
The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care · 2000 · Vol. 48(4) · pp. 613–623
Thomas M. Scalea✉(University of Maryland, Baltimore)Sharon Boswell(Michigan Public Health Institute)Jane D Scott(Michigan Public Health Institute)Kimberly A. Mitchell(Michigan Public Health Institute)Mary E. Kramer(Michigan Public Health Institute)Andrew N. Pollak(Michigan Public Health Institute)
Abstract
EF is a viable alternative to attain temporary rigid stabilization in patients with multiple injuries. It is rapid, causes negligible blood loss, and can be followed by IMN when the patient is stabilized. There were minimal orthopedic complications.
Pelvic and Acetabular InjuriesBone fractures and treatmentsTrauma and Emergency Care StudiesMedicineIntramedullary rodSurgeryGlasgow Coma ScalePolytraumaFemurExternal fixationOrthopedic surgeryTrauma centerDamage control
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Aged, 80 and overBone NailsChildFemaleAdolescentAdultAgedFemoral FracturesFracture FixationFracture Fixation, IntramedullaryHumansMaleMiddle AgedMultiple TraumaReoperation
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