Damage control for a pelvic fracture following an earthquake: one case report
- VernacularTitle:地震伤骨盆骨折的损害控制处理——附一例报告
- Author:
Xianjie ZHOU
;
Congfeng LUO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pelvic fractures;
Earthquake injury;
Damage control;
Minimally invasive
- From:
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
2008;10(6):551-554
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To discuss the effect of damage control applied for an earthquake pelvic fracture. Methods One case of pelvic fracture in the 5.12 Wenchuan earthquake was treated by damage control in May, 2008. The patient was managed with anti-shock measures and temporal fixation of fracture in the first stage and minimally invasive surgery under fluoro-navigation system in the second stage. Results After two-stage damage control, the patient obtained stable vital signs, satisfactory reduction and internal fixation with no complications. Conclusion Damage control strategy for the earthquake pelvic fractures can improve the survival of patients and decrease their complications.
