ArticleArchives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery2025
Demographic and clinical features of extremity crush injuries resulting from entrapment under the rubble: an orthopedic perspective.
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introductionWe aimed to contribute to the literature by reporting the demographic and clinical characteristics of patients who suffered extremity crush injuries as a result of being trapped under rubble following the earthquake that occurred in Turkey on February 6, 2023. MATERIALS AND
methodsIn total, 65 patients, including 33 females and 32 males, were enrolled. The mean age of the patients was 32.2 ± 20.45 years. Patients were categorized into four treatment groups, including nonoperative (n = 13), fasciotomy/debridement (n = 20), fracture fixation (n = 5), and amputation (n = 27) groups. Demographic and clinical information were analyzed.
resultsThe lower extremities were the most frequently affected anatomical regions. Upon hospital admission, all patients exhibited significant elevations in serum potassium and creatinine kinase levels; however, these levels decreased significantly within 24 h of the initiation of operative or nonoperative treatment (p < 0.05). The rate of crush syndrome development was 54%, 60%, and 59% in the nonoperative, fasciotomy/debridement, and amputation groups, respectively. Similarly, the rate of hemodialysis was 15%, 35%, and 22% in the nonoperative, fasciotomy/debridement, and amputation groups, respectively. The reoperation rate was 75% and 30% in the fasciotomy/debridement and amputation groups, respectively. Furthermore, the incidence of infection was 40% in fracture fixation group, 40% in the fasciotomy/debridement group, and 33% in the amputation group. The mortality rate was 5% in the fasciotomy/debridement group and 7% in the amputation group. The mean duration of hospitalization for all treatment groups was 10.9 ± 10.41 days, with the fasciotomy/debridement group having the longest duration of hospitalization (14.5 ± 9.8 days).
conclusionsDuring the acute treatment phase, a significant increase in crush syndrome and wound infection rates, accompanied by a greater need for hemodialysis and prolonged hospitalization, were frequently observed. We hypothesize that the findings of studies on earthquake-related experience could provide a reference for future investigations.
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