Gas Gangrene as a Result of Femoral Traction Pin Placement
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 signi...
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| description | 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. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-331f0de4a82646ccaa8fb32e179b2fd02025-02-03T01:22:06ZengWileyCase Reports in Orthopedics2090-67492090-67572011-01-01201110.1155/2011/459812459812Gas Gangrene as a Result of Femoral Traction Pin PlacementBenjamin C. Taylor0Thomas J. Bramwell1Nathan Formaini2Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Grant Medical Center, 285 East State Street, Suite 500, Columbus, OH 43215, USADepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Grant Medical Center, 285 East State Street, Suite 500, Columbus, OH 43215, USADepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Grant Medical Center, 285 East State Street, Suite 500, Columbus, OH 43215, USATreatment 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.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/459812 |
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| title | Gas Gangrene as a Result of Femoral Traction Pin Placement |
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| title_short | Gas Gangrene as a Result of Femoral Traction Pin Placement |
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