Progressive tensioned closure of large skin defects in open fractures of extremities: A novel low cost technique.

Dr. Ashwani Ummat; Dr. Sonia Kochhar; Dr. Manjeet Singh; Dr. Harsimarjit Kaur; Dr. Chetan Sharma; Dr. Shishir Kumar

Volume : VI, Issue : VIII, August - 2017

Progressive tensioned closure of large skin defects in open fractures of extremities: A novel low cost technique.

Dr. Ashwani Ummat, Dr. Sonia Kochhar, Dr. Manjeet Singh, Dr. Harsimarjit Kaur, Dr. Chetan Sharma, Dr. Shishir Kumar

Abstract :

Compound fractures of extremities can lead to infection, bone necrosis and other complications if the soft tissue cover is not given to the uncovered bone. We are describing a technique of closure of large skin defects using K–wires and SS wires utilizing the elastic stretching properties of the skin which can be done in centres where plastic surgeons are not available. This technique reduces the cost and duration of surgery for patients suffering from compound fractures.

Conclusion– Skin covering for Compound fractures can be given by making use of elastic properties of skin.