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Blisters Associated with Lower Extremity Fracture
Results of a Prospective Treatment Protocol
This study was undertaken to evaluate patient outcomes after treatment of fractures in the face of fracture blister formation and to assess complications following soft-tissue treatment with a prospective protocol.
Conclusion/Significance: Treatment of fracture blisters with a silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) regimen proved to be successful in minimizing soft-tissue complications by promoting re-epithelialization in all nondiabetic patients. We urge caution when planning to make a surgical incision around an area of both full thickness (blood-filled) and partial thickness (clear-filled) fracture blisters in diabetic patients as the zone of injury certainly extends beyond the borders of the fracture blister. Treating fracture blisters with a standardized Silvadene regimen may minimize soft-tissue complications associated with fracture management.
This study was undertaken to evaluate patient outcomes after treatment of fractures in the face of fracture blister formation and to assess complications following soft-tissue treatment with a prospective protocol.
Conclusion/Significance: Treatment of fracture blisters with a silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene) regimen proved to be successful in minimizing soft-tissue complications by promoting re-epithelialization in all nondiabetic patients. We urge caution when planning to make a surgical incision around an area of both full thickness (blood-filled) and partial thickness (clear-filled) fracture blisters in diabetic patients as the zone of injury certainly extends beyond the borders of the fracture blister. Treating fracture blisters with a standardized Silvadene regimen may minimize soft-tissue complications associated with fracture management.
Fracture Blisters
Powerpoint by Cheryl Kimber NP. ONC MN(NP) MRCNA. Presented at the combined SAON and SAWMA Education meeting. May 2006
Fracture Blisters A Review of the Literature
Article from:
Dermatology Nursing
Article date:
December 1, 1997
Author:
McCann, Susan; Gruen, Gary
Following orthopaedic trauma, fracture blister formation creates a disruption in skin integrity for the injured patient and unique care challenges. This article presents a review of the current literature and includes a discussion of the anatomy of the skin, pathophysiology of fracture blisters, and a review of current research.
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Following orthopaedic trauma, fracture blister formation creates a disruption in skin integrity for the injured patient and unique care challenges. This article presents a review of the current literature and includes a discussion of the anatomy of the skin, pathophysiology of fracture blisters, and a review of current research.
Full text available as a free trial with Highbeam
Fracture Blisters Wheeless
- refers to the blisters which from swollen skin overlying fractures;
- most commonly arise over tibia, ankle, and elbow;
- when fracture blisters are present at the time of surgery, wound complications will develop in the majority of patients;
- when fracture blisters develop following surgery, wound complications are infrequent;
- most commonly arise over tibia, ankle, and elbow;
- when fracture blisters are present at the time of surgery, wound complications will develop in the majority of patients;
- when fracture blisters develop following surgery, wound complications are infrequent;
Perioperative Management of Fracture Blisters
Current controversies in Podiatry.
Perioperative fracture treatment complicated by fracture blisters remains a topic of controversy. These blisters may delay surgery, alter the optimum treatment plan, promote wound infection, delay wound healing, and ultimately prolong recovery.
Perioperative fracture treatment complicated by fracture blisters remains a topic of controversy. These blisters may delay surgery, alter the optimum treatment plan, promote wound infection, delay wound healing, and ultimately prolong recovery.
