Removal of selected fracture fixation implants under local anaesthesia.
Niger Postgrad Med J
; 13(2): 135-8, 2006 Jun.
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: This study was undertaken to evaluate the feasibility and tolerability of fracture fixation implants (FFI) removal under local anaesthesia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We reviewed 176 patients who had osteosynthetic materials inserted for the treatment of fractures and whose implants were removed under local anaesthesia. Pain and tolerance were determined using a pain severity score determined by the patients. About 60% of the implants were Kuntcher nails while 31% were Krischner wires. In 171 (97.2% ) patients the implants were removed under local anaesthesia while in 5 (2.8% ) patients with Kuntcher nails the procedures were difficult and painful which necessitated the use of intravenous ketamine. RESULTS: About 89% of patients felt no pain during the procedures while 8.5% felt mild to moderate pain, which was easily tolerated. CONCLUSION: The use of local anaesthesia for fracture fixation implants removal is recommended because it is simple and safe and reduced the cost and complications of treatment.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Dispositivos de Fijación Ortopédica
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Prótesis e Implantes
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Remoción de Dispositivos
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Anestesia Local
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Niger Postgrad Med J
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA
Año:
2006
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Nigeria