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[Primary closure of traumatically ruptured bursae]
S Metzker1, A Hollinger, D Brunner
1Chirurgische Abteilung des Kreisspitals Männedorf.
Zeitschrift Fur Unfallchirurgie Und Versicherungsmedizin : Offizielles Organ Der Schweizerischen Gesellschaft Fur Unfallmedizin Und Berufskrankheiten = Revue De Traumatologie Et D'Assicurologie : Organe Officiel De La Societe Suisse De
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Primary closure of traumatic joint bursa openings is effective. This approach in 10 patients showed good outcomes with minimal complications, offering a viable alternative to bursectomy.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Traumatology
Context:
- Traumatic joint bursa openings typically require bursectomy.
- Limited data exists on alternative treatments for such injuries.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy of primary closure for traumatic joint bursa openings.
- To assess short- and long-term outcomes and complication rates.
Summary:
- Ten patients with traumatic joint bursa openings underwent primary closure after meeting specific selection criteria.
- Nine out of ten patients experienced no complications following the procedure.
- Good short- and long-term functional results were observed in the majority of cases.
Impact:
- Primary closure presents a potentially less invasive and effective treatment option for specific cases of traumatic joint bursa injuries.
- This approach may reduce recovery time and morbidity compared to traditional bursectomy.