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Traumatic arterial spasm resulting in gangrene.
Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics
|July 1, 1985
Summary
Pediatric tibia fractures can cause arterial spasm leading to gangrene, even without direct injury. This case highlights the severe consequences of arterial spasm in children, emphasizing the risk of limb loss.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
- Pediatric Medicine
Background:
- Arterial spasm following pediatric fractures is a debated cause of limb ischemia.
- Understanding the pathophysiology of arterial spasm is crucial for timely intervention.
Observation:
- A child with a tibia fracture developed diffuse arterial spasm.
- No specific arterial injury was identified as the cause.
Findings:
- The arterial spasm progressed to cause limb gangrene.
- This case supports arterial spasm as a sole cause of gangrene in pediatric patients.
Implications:
- Prompt recognition and treatment may not prevent limb loss from arterial spasm.
- Further research into therapeutic options for pediatric arterial spasm is warranted.