Early or delayed peripheral surgery in patients with severe head injury?

Annales Françaises D'anesthèsie Et De Rèanimation
L VellyN Bruder

Abstract

Head injuries are present in up to 65 % of multiple trauma patients with a frequent association with orthopaedic injuries. The concept of early surgical stabilization of long-bone fractures in patients with multiple injuries became firmly established in the 1980s. However, optimal timing of long bone fracture fixation in trauma patients with associated severe traumatic brain injury has been a lively topic. The available literature does not provide clear-cut guidance on the management of fractures in the presence of head injuries. The trend is toward a better outcome if the fractures are fixed early. In recent years, some studies reported a worse outcome, with secondary brain damage, resulting from hypotension, hypoxia and increased intraoperative fluid administration. This review summarises the current evidence available regarding the management of these patients in particular the recent concept of early temporary surgical stabilization in the era of "damage control orthopaedic surgery".

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