MAJOR VASCULAR INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH ORTHOPEDIC INJURIES TO THE LOWER-LIMB

  • 1 January 1984
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 66  (2) , 101-104
Abstract
The management of 14 patients with combined orthopedic and vascular injury of the lower limb were reviewed. Six of the 14 limbs were amputated, 5 have a residual functional defect and 3 were restored to normal function. Delay in diagnosis and failure to treat the consequences of soft tissue injury and ischemia were mainly reponsible for the poor results. The results of internal fixation were poor and the possible use of external fixation was discussed. The importance of a sound technique for vascular repair with post reconstruction on-table arteriography was also discussed.