How to Provide Limb Stabilization for Orthopedic Emergencies

摘要

Orthopedic trauma associated with bone fracture, joint luxation, or complete loss of tendon or ligament support can be life threatening if it is not managed promptly and appropriately after the injury. An unstable limb can rapidly induce further trauma, which can markedly decrease the chance for a successful repair and survival. Therefore, the goal of limb stabilization is to prevent additional trauma that may result in eburnation of fracture ends, fragmentation and fracture displacement, damage to neurovascular structures, skin penetration leading to an open fracture, and additional soft tissue damage.