Open Fractures of the Upper Limb

Introduction:

Open upper limb fractures involve a vast spectrum of injury from a punctured wound to wounds with severe soft tissue damage, vascular injuries and near-total amputation. They occur following high energy trauma like motor vehicle accidents, fall from height, machine cut injury.

Open upper limbs fractures are associated with poor functional impairments even after the highest standard medical care. Treatment requires immediate IV antibiotics, temporary/permanent fracture stabilization, followed by soft tissue cover. Upper limb open fractures appeals for highest expertise in the field of both orthopaedics and plastic surgery department for a better outcome.