Approaches of Foshan Traumatology and Bone-Setting School to the Prevention and Treatment of Splint-Associated Pressure Ulcers in Fracture Patients
10.13359/j.cnki.gzxbtcm.2025.11.039
- VernacularTitle:佛山伤科正骨流派防治骨折夹板并发压疮的思路
- Author:
Guoxin YAN
1
;
Mingyun FU
;
Xiaoguang LIN
;
Zhenlin BU
;
Ruikun YAN
;
Jianlin PENG
Author Information
1. 广州中医药大学第八临床医学院,广东佛山 528000;佛山市中医院,广东佛山 528000
- Keywords:
fractures;
small splint fixation;
prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers;
traumatic medicated yellow oil gauze;
medicated yellow water gauze
- From:
Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2025;42(11):2893-2898
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Small splint external fixation,due to its advantages of low cost,good breathability,easy adjustability,and sufficient flexibility,has been widely used in clinical practice for fracture patients after manual reduction.Compared to plaster external fixation,small splint fixation is associated with fewer cases of pressure ulcers,but the ulcers still occur clinically.This article analyzes the causes of splint-associated pressure ulcers in fracture patients,and introduced the preventive measures and practice experience of Foshan traumatology and bone-setting practitioners in managing such complications.Their preventive strategies include the gentle and bone-following manipulations of pushing skin and squeezing bone,proper shaping of splints,use of soft cotton padding,appropriate tightness in bandage wrapping,and elevation of the affected limb to promote venous return.For patients suffering pressure ulcers,the external application of traumatic medicated yellow oil gauze combined with medicated yellow water gauze for wet compress has shown efficacy.These approaches provide valuable clinical references for reducing the incidence of splint-related pressure ulcers and for guiding the management of pressure ulcers.
