Management of Suspected Peripheral Vascular Injuries in Orthopedic Trauma.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

In orthopedic trauma, identification of extremity trauma combined with vascular injury is challenging. Missed diagnosis may result in amputation or even death. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether physical examination combined with handheld vascular ultrasound Doppler examination could be an effective method of screening for peripheral vascular injury and to explore the characteristics of vascular injuries in orthopedic trauma patients.

Methods

Retrospective analysis of patients in the emergency department of orthopedic trauma in our hospital from January 2022 to October 2023. Physical examination combined with handheld vascular ultrasound Doppler examination was used as a screening method for suspected vascular injuries. Patients with suspected vas

SUBMITTER: Li B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11216823 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature