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Frostbite of the upper extremity.

C W Su1, R Lohman, L J Gottlieb

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Hand Clinics
|May 3, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Frostbite causes direct and indirect tissue injury. While rapid rewarming is standard, other frostbite treatments remain controversial, complicating patient care and research.

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Area of Science:

  • Physiology
  • Trauma Surgery

Background:

  • Human adaptation to cold is limited, necessitating protective clothing.
  • Frostbite involves direct ice crystallization injury and four indirect injury mechanisms.
  • Current frostbite treatment lacks a universally accepted protocol beyond rapid rewarming.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize the complex literature on frostbite treatment.
  • To analyze various therapeutic modalities addressing frostbite's injury mechanisms.
  • To provide a comprehensive overview of current and historical frostbite management strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of frostbite treatment protocols and experimental models.
  • Analysis of historical data, including Mills' categorization of 10 medication types.
  • Examination of diagnostic tools like triple-phase bone scans and surgical interventions.

Main Results:

  • Multiple treatment protocols exist, targeting different injury mechanisms, leading to confusion.
  • Lack of uniformity in animal models and clinical correlation complicates data interpretation.
  • Triple-phase bone scans and early surgical intervention show promise in salvaging at-risk tissue.

Conclusions:

  • Frostbite management is challenging due to complex injury mechanisms and varied treatment approaches.
  • Standardization of research models and clinical trials is needed for effective frostbite therapies.
  • Integrating advanced diagnostics and timely surgical intervention may improve outcomes for frostbite injuries.

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