Prevention of pressure-induced skin ischemia and impending skin penetration in a displaced clavicle fracture.
This article presents a quick and effective method using adhesive tapes to prevent ischemia or penetration of the skin in clavicle fractures.
Meyer
Dominik C
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Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Inselspital, University of Berne, Switzerland.
Hertel
Ralph
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D001458:Bandages; D002968:Clavicle / Q000293:injuries*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008297:Male; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011312:Pressure / Q000009:adverse effects; D011859:Radiography; D012867:Skin / Q000098:blood supply*; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*