Skin and Wound Complications after Calcaneal Fracture Fixation_ Crimson Publishers

 Skin and Wound Complications after Calcaneal Fracture Fixation by Ahmed Khedr* in Orthoplastic Surgery & Orthopedic Care International Journal_ Orthopedic Care International Journal

 

Abstract
Soft tissue complications are one of the most feared complications after a fracture of the calcaneus and its operative treatment. The incidence of wound complications vary in literature is up to 32%. The better understanding of the blood supply of the lateral aspect to the hind foot and together with the development of minimally invasive and percutaneous techniques helped to reduce such complications. While the literature discussed several patient related factors and surgery related factors that can contribute to skin and soft tissue complications, drawing a definitive conclusion about the importance of each of these factors is still difficult. Prevention of wound complications requires some experience from the surgeon to assess the different risk factors. In many cases, wound dehiscence can be managed by dressings but when infection is suspected, serial debridement with culture specific antibiotics are needed

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