Fracture blister
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| Fracture blister | |
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| Synonyms | N/A |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Blister formation over fractured area |
| Complications | Infection, delayed wound healing |
| Onset | Typically occurs within 24-48 hours after fracture |
| Duration | Varies, usually resolves with fracture healing |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Shearing forces and edema from underlying fracture |
| Risks | High-energy trauma, ankle and elbow fractures |
| Diagnosis | Clinical examination |
| Differential diagnosis | Burn blister, bullous pemphigoid |
| Prevention | Proper fracture management, minimizing swelling |
| Treatment | Protect blister, manage fracture, prevent infection |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Generally good with appropriate care |
| Frequency | Occurs in 2.9% of all fractures |
| Deaths | N/A |
Fracture blisters are skin blisters that occur over a fractured bone. They are a relatively rare condition that can complicate the management of fractures.
Causes[edit | edit source]
Fracture blisters typically occur in areas of skin that have little subcutaneous fat, such as the ankle, elbow, and wrist. They are caused by shearing forces applied to the skin during the injury that caused the fracture. This leads to separation of the skin layers, causing fluid to accumulate and form a blister.
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
The main symptom of a fracture blister is a fluid-filled blister that appears over the site of a fracture. The blister may be filled with clear fluid (serous blister) or with blood (hemorrhagic blister). Other symptoms may include pain, swelling, and redness in the area of the blister.
Treatment[edit | edit source]
Treatment of fracture blisters involves protecting the blister from further injury and preventing infection. This may involve using a sterile dressing to cover the blister and prescribing antibiotics if there is a risk of infection. In some cases, the blister may need to be drained or debrided to promote healing.
Complications[edit | edit source]
Complications of fracture blisters can include infection, delayed healing of the fracture, and scarring. In severe cases, the presence of fracture blisters can complicate surgical treatment of the fracture.
Prevention[edit | edit source]
Prevention of fracture blisters involves avoiding injuries that can lead to fractures. This may involve using protective equipment during sports and other activities, and taking precautions to prevent falls.
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