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Penetrating extremity trauma.

Rao R Ivatury1, Rahul Anand, Carlos Ordonez

  • 1Division of Trauma, Department of Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA, raoivatury@gmail.com.

World Journal of Surgery
|November 22, 2014
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Penetrating extremity trauma (PET) can cause severe harm, even when other injuries are present. This review covers recent management principles to reduce poor outcomes from PET.

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Area of Science:

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

  • Penetrating extremity trauma (PET) is often overshadowed by truncal injuries but carries significant morbidity and mortality.
  • Historical conflicts, particularly in the Middle East, highlighted the severe consequences of PET.
  • Civilian trauma cases also demonstrate the substantial impact of PET on patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and summarize recent concepts in the evaluation and management of penetrating extremity trauma.
  • To emphasize strategies for reducing morbidity and mortality associated with PET.
  • To provide an overview of current best practices for addressing vascular, bony, soft tissue, and neurologic injuries in the extremities.

Main Methods:

  • This is a review article.
  • It synthesizes current literature and established principles.
  • Focuses on the evaluation and management of specific injury types within PET.

Main Results:

  • Established principles exist for managing vascular, bony, soft tissue, and neurologic lesions resulting from PET.
  • Application of these principles can lead to improved patient outcomes.
  • Recent concepts aim to further refine the approach to PET.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of penetrating extremity trauma is crucial for minimizing long-term disability and mortality.
  • A comprehensive approach addressing all injury components (vascular, bony, soft tissue, neurologic) is essential.
  • Adherence to current management principles can significantly improve outcomes for patients with PET.