crush injury of an extremity occurs when a limb is compressed between two hard surfaces, to the point where vascular supply is impaired and vulnerable tissues undergo necrosis. most commonly, limbs are crushed during auto versus pedestrian accidents, motor vehicle crashes, and industrial accidents. however, during natural disasters such as earthquakes, buildings collapse, landslides, mine cave-...

BACKGROUND Floating knee injuries are usually associated with other significant injuries. Do these injuries have implications on the management of the floating knee and the final outcome of patients? Our study aims to assess the implications of associated injuries in the management and final outcome of floating knee. METHODS 29 patients with floating knees were assessed in our institution. A ...

Abstract Background Several Arab countries as well many parts of the world are currently involved in armed conflicts. Characterization and documentation combat-related injury patterns their impact on healthcare a difficult challenge. However, it is crucial planning developing strategies capable addressing demands ill-equipped medical facilities. The aim this study was to record different injuri...

BACKGROUND Rapidly restoring perfusion to injured extremities is one of the primary missions of forward military surgical teams. The austere setting, limited resources, and grossly contaminated nature of wounds encountered complicates early definitive repair of complex combat vascular injuries. Temporary vascular shunting of these injuries in the forward area facilitates rapid restoration of pe...

A patient suffered a complete popliteal artery injury one month after a partial arthroscopic meniscectomy. The patient complained of progressive and severe distal pain. A complete lesion of the popliteal artery was found. Distal vascular flow was barely supported by two geniculate arteries. Vascular repair was performed using open vascular surgery. Although the popliteal neurovascular bundle is...

BACKGROUND The sequence of surgical repair for penetrating extremity injuries requiring both vascular repair and fracture fixation is controversial. The optimal determination of repair order and its consequences is the purpose of this study. METHODS A retrospective review was performed of 27 patients over a 10-year period requiring acute revascularization and fracture fixation for isolated gu...

Pediatric trauma surgeons frequently encounter severe injuries from animal bites, with dog bites being especially prevalent in children, often leading to facial injuries. This paper details the case of a six-year-old male who suffered bite resulting rare proximal right brachial artery injury. The caused deep lacerations and avulsion injuries, prompting admission center, where nonpalpable radial...

BACKGROUND Trauma is the third leading cause of death. In this regard, vascular injury plays a leading role in of morbidity and mortality rates. OBJECTIVES The present study aimed to assess the prevalence of vascular injuries and results of vascular reconstruction at a referral hospital in northern Iran. PATIENTS AND METHODS A retrospective observational study assessed 88 consecutive patien...

Background. Vascular injuries often result in life threatening hemorrhage or limb loss. When they present with a single entry or exit wound, surgery is immediately indicated. With multiple injuries, however, imaging such as CTA is necessary for diagnosis and choice of treatment. Methods. For all combat-related vascular cases admitted to our medical center during the Lebanon wars in 1982 and 200...