Department of Orthopaedics, Jai Prakash Narayan Apex Trauma Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Department of Orthopaedics, Jai Prakash Narayan Apex Trauma Centre, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Chin J Traumatol. 2023 Sep;26(5):303-307. doi: 10.1016/j.cjtee.2022.12.003. Epub 2022 Dec 7.
A 19-year-old man had an accidental fall from the 2nd floor and sustained multiple injuries. On radiological evaluation, the patient had symmetrical quadruple limb involvement with bilateral humerus shaft, bilateral olecranon, bilateral femur shaft, and bilateral patella fractures. The patient was actively managed using damage control orthopaedics, and a sequence of skeletal fixation was planned based on the hemodynamic stability and periodical serum lactate assessment. Symmetrical quadruple limb fractures are very rare, which could be associated with higher mortality. A meticulous clinical evaluation, periodical blood parameter assessment and strict adherence to the principles of damage control orthopaedics can be conducive to prevent life-endangering complications.
一名 19 岁男子从二楼意外坠落,多处受伤。影像学评估显示,患者四肢对称性受累,双侧肱骨干、双侧尺骨鹰嘴、双侧股骨干和双侧髌骨骨折。患者采用损伤控制骨科积极治疗,根据血流动力学稳定性和定期血清乳酸评估,计划进行一系列骨骼固定。四肢对称性骨折非常罕见,但可能与更高的死亡率相关。仔细的临床评估、定期的血液参数评估和严格遵循损伤控制骨科的原则有助于预防危及生命的并发症。