Aggressive early reconstruction in open foot trauma: a case report

J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2013 Jan-Feb;103(1):76-80. doi: 10.7547/1030076.

Abstract

Open fracture-dislocation of the lower extremity poses a serious risk, has a high incidence of complications, and necessitates prompt surgical intervention. Patients need to be evaluated on presentation to the emergency department for neurovascular injury, soft-tissue insult, stability of the fracture, concomitant injuries, and overall medical/nutritional status. Implementation of a specific treatment protocol will decrease time to operative management and increase the overall success rate. Success after treatment of lower-extremity trauma should be defined as a noninfected, functional limb with optimal tissue preservation allowing ambulation. We present a case of open fracture-dislocation of the first ray treated with prompt debridement, skeletal stabilization, and immediate soft-tissue reconstruction.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Foot / pathology
  • Foot / surgery*
  • Fractures, Open / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Joint Dislocations / surgery*
  • Male
  • Metatarsal Bones / injuries*
  • Metatarsal Bones / surgery
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
  • Soft Tissue Injuries / complications
  • Soft Tissue Injuries / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome