Trauma Cases and ReviewsISSN: 2469-5777

Archive

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5777/1510101

Removal of a Bent Intramedullary Nail in Lower Extremity: Review of Removal Techniques

Mahircan Demir and Caner Citak

Article Type: Review Article | First Published: 2023/11/25

Intramedullary nailing (IMN) is a standard orthopedic procedure for treating fractures in the lower extremity. While IMNs are generally effective, rare complications, such as nail bending, can present challenges for both patients and surgeons. This article presents a case report of a patient with a bent intramedullary nail in the lower extremity and provides a comprehensive literature review on the management of this unusual complication. ...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5777/1510100

Spinal Anaesthesia for Hip Fracture in an Elderly Patient with Aortic Dissection and Dilated Cardiomyopathy: A Case Report

Yudhyavir Singh and Balaji Nagarajan

Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2023/07/07

Aortic dissection is a preventable life-threatening condition, but fatality can be extremely high if not treated timely. And if it is associated with dilated cardiomyopathy, it can be catastrophic for them, and managing this can be an anesthetic nightmare. Here, we present elderly female patients diagnosed with aortic dissection on evaluation with a known case of dilated cardiomyopathy coming for hip fracture fixation. The case was managed with low-dose spinal anaesthesia along with good hemodyn...

Volume 9
Issue 2