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Traditional bone setter's gangrene.

J E Onuminya1, B O Onabowale, P O Obekpa

  • 1Department of Surgery, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.

International Orthopaedics
|July 28, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Traditional bone setter's gangrene (TBSG) can occur after using native fracture splints. This complication led to limb amputations in 15 out of 25 patients, highlighting significant risks associated with this treatment method.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Native fracture splints are traditional methods for fracture immobilization.
  • Complications can arise from these treatments, impacting patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the sequelae of traditional bone setter's gangrene (TBSG) following native fracture splint application.
  • To analyze the incidence and severity of complications in patients treated with native fracture splints.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of 25 consecutive cases of complications was conducted.
  • Patient demographics and treatment outcomes were recorded.

Main Results:

  • Twenty-five patients aged 5-50 years (median age 10 years) experienced complications.

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  • Distal limb gangrene was the major complication, requiring proximal amputations in 15 cases.

    • Conclusions:

    • Native fracture splints can lead to severe complications like gangrene.
    • TBSG necessitates amputation in a significant proportion of cases, indicating a need for caution.