BACKGROUND In blunt trauma, orthopedic injuries are often associated with cerebral and torso injuries. The optimal timing for definitive care is a concern. The aim of the study was to develop evidence-based guidelines for damage-control orthopedic (DCO) and early total care (ETC) of pelvic and long-bone fractures, closed or open, and mangled extremities in adult trauma patients with and without associated injuries. METHODS The literature since 2000 to 2016 was systematically screened according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and meta-analyses protocol. One hundred twenty-four articles were reviewed by a panel of experts to assign grade of recommendation and level of evidence using the Grading of recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation system, and an International Consensus Conference, endorsed by several scientific societies was held. RESULTS The choice between DCO and ETC depends on the patient's physiology, as well as associated injuries. In hemodynamically unstable pelvic fracture patient, extraperitoneal pelvic packing, angioembolization, external fixation, C-clamp, and resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta are not mutually exclusive. Definitive reconstruction should be deferred until recovery of physiological stability. In long bone fractures, DCO is performed by external fixation, while ETC should be preferred in fully resuscitated patients because of better outcomes. In open fractures early debridement within 24 hours should be recommended and early closure of most grade I, II, IIIa performed. In mangled extremities, limb salvage should be considered for non-life-threatening injuries, mostly of upper limb. CONCLUSION Orthopedic priorities may be: To save a life: Control hemorrhage by stabilizing the pelvis and femur fractures; to save a limb: Treat soft tissue and vascular injuries associated with fractures, stabilize fractures, recognize, and prevent compartmental syndrome; to save functionality: Treat dislocations, articular fractures, distal fractures. While DCO is the best initial treatment to reduce surgical load, ETC should be applied in stable or stabilized patients to accelerate the recovery of normal functions.

Orthopedic injuries in patients with multiple injuries: Results of the 11th trauma update international consensus conference Milan, December 11, 2017 / S. Cimbanassi, R. O'Toole, M. Maegele, S. Henry, T.M. Scalea, F. Bove, U. Mezzadri, D. Capitani, F. Sala, N. Kanakaris, F. Coccolini, L. Ansaloni, S. Sgardello, F. Bindi, F. Renzi, F. Sammartano, A. Masse, A. Rampoldi, M. Puoti, M. Berlusconi, B. Moretti, J. Rueger, Z. Arnez, M. Del Bene, A. Chieregato, M. Menarini, G. Gordini, E. De Blasio, S. Cudoni, P. Dionigi, A. Fabbri, I. Scandroglio, O. Chiara. - In: THE JOURNAL OF TRAUMA AND ACUTE CARE SURGERY. - ISSN 2163-0755. - 88:2(2020 Feb 01), pp. E53-E76.

Orthopedic injuries in patients with multiple injuries: Results of the 11th trauma update international consensus conference Milan, December 11, 2017

S. Cimbanassi;U. Mezzadri;F. Coccolini
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L. Ansaloni
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F. Bindi
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F. Sammartano
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A. Rampoldi;M. Del Bene;A. Chieregato;E. De Blasio;I. Scandroglio;
2020

Abstract

BACKGROUND In blunt trauma, orthopedic injuries are often associated with cerebral and torso injuries. The optimal timing for definitive care is a concern. The aim of the study was to develop evidence-based guidelines for damage-control orthopedic (DCO) and early total care (ETC) of pelvic and long-bone fractures, closed or open, and mangled extremities in adult trauma patients with and without associated injuries. METHODS The literature since 2000 to 2016 was systematically screened according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and meta-analyses protocol. One hundred twenty-four articles were reviewed by a panel of experts to assign grade of recommendation and level of evidence using the Grading of recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation system, and an International Consensus Conference, endorsed by several scientific societies was held. RESULTS The choice between DCO and ETC depends on the patient's physiology, as well as associated injuries. In hemodynamically unstable pelvic fracture patient, extraperitoneal pelvic packing, angioembolization, external fixation, C-clamp, and resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta are not mutually exclusive. Definitive reconstruction should be deferred until recovery of physiological stability. In long bone fractures, DCO is performed by external fixation, while ETC should be preferred in fully resuscitated patients because of better outcomes. In open fractures early debridement within 24 hours should be recommended and early closure of most grade I, II, IIIa performed. In mangled extremities, limb salvage should be considered for non-life-threatening injuries, mostly of upper limb. CONCLUSION Orthopedic priorities may be: To save a life: Control hemorrhage by stabilizing the pelvis and femur fractures; to save a limb: Treat soft tissue and vascular injuries associated with fractures, stabilize fractures, recognize, and prevent compartmental syndrome; to save functionality: Treat dislocations, articular fractures, distal fractures. While DCO is the best initial treatment to reduce surgical load, ETC should be applied in stable or stabilized patients to accelerate the recovery of normal functions.
angioembolization; consensus conference; exposed fractures; guidelines; long bones; mangled extremity; Pelvic fracture
Settore MED/18 - Chirurgia Generale
1-feb-2020
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