| Catastrophic complication of simple cast treatment: case report. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 8497010 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We report the case of a 36-year-old man who developed a compartment syndrome after a minor ankle fracture was casted. The treatment was inadequately monitored and he subsequently developed the manifestations of a crush syndrome. This case demonstrates that relatively minor injuries can indeed be fatal if appropriate vigilance is not maintained. |
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Authors:
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B J Hawkins; P N Bays |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of trauma Volume: 34 ISSN: 0022-5282 ISO Abbreviation: J Trauma Publication Date: 1993 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1993-06-24 Completed Date: 1993-06-24 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0376373 Medline TA: J Trauma Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 760-2 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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U.S. Naval Hospital, Department of Orthopedics, Bremerton, WA 98312. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Ankle Injuries / therapy* Casts, Surgical / adverse effects* Crush Syndrome / complications, etiology*, pathology Humans Male |
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