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Vascular injury from external fixation: case reports.

M A Paul¹, P Patka, E P van Heuzen

¹Department of Surgery, Free University Hospital, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

The Journal of Trauma

|December 1, 1992

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External fixation for lower limb fractures can cause vascular injuries, including thrombosis and false aneurysms. Early diagnosis via angiography and surgical intervention are crucial to prevent severe complications like amputation.

Area of Science:

Orthopedic Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Trauma Management

Background:

External fixation is a common method for stabilizing lower limb fractures.
Assessing the risks associated with external fixation is vital for patient safety.

Observation:

A retrospective study analyzed 1231 lower limb fractures treated between 1985 and 1990.
External fixation was used for initial stabilization in 121 cases (28 femoral, 93 tibial).

Findings:

Four iatrogenic vascular injuries occurred in the 121 fractures treated with external fixation.
These included two cases of arterial thrombosis with distal ischemia and two false aneurysms with bleeding.
Angiography confirmed the injuries, necessitating surgical intervention in all four patients.

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One patient experienced amputation of the distal foot due to the vascular injury.

Implications:

Highlights the potential for vascular complications during external fixation of lower limb fractures.
Emphasizes the importance of vigilant monitoring and prompt diagnosis (e.g., angiography) for iatrogenic vascular injuries.
Underscores the need for surgical preparedness when using external fixation techniques.