Low-velocity firearms represent the majority of civilian gunshot wounds to the hand, yet much of the literature is based on high-velocity injuries. The authors reviewed their treatment regimen for civilian gunshot wounds to the hand and offer a treatment algorithm that emphasizes early debridement and fracture stabilization. They also address the economic impact on society. The authors reviewed...

PURPOSE We sought to analyze the results of arterial injury management in a busy metropolitan vascular unit and risk factors associated with mortality and morbidity. PATIENTS AND METHODS We analyzed 120 patient with arterial injury treated between year 2000 and 2010 at the University Clinical Center of Kosovo. Seven of these years were prospective and three retrospective study. RESULTS The ...

We have treated 33 young men with medium to large (3-8 cm) bony and soft tissue defects of the lower third of the face caused by gunshot wounds. After debridement, collapsing the proximal segments for primary approximation of soft and hard tissues and a closed osteotomy of a small fragment of mandible, we used an original compression-distraction device, designed in 1982 and tested during 1983 (...

There are different ways to treat peripheral nerve injuries with concomitant defects in the lower extremity. One option is a direct nerve suture followed by immobilization of the knee in flexion as it is described for gunshot wounds that lead to lesions of the sciatic nerve and its terminal branches as well as isolated nerve lesions. We used this technique to treat a case of multiple nerve inju...

Objective. To evaluate the results of organizational measures for improving efficiency Republican Center treatment gunshot wounds and mine-explosive injuries. Methods. The study is based on an analysis work injuries includes patients (n=54) who were treated from November 1, 2016 to October 31, 2019. Gunshot detected in 42 (77.8%). Explosive trauma was 12 (22.2%). most common causes personal car...

With a beginning of active battle actions in Ukraine the number victims with gunshot, mine-explosive and shrapnel injuries locomotor system among both military civilian population increased sharply. Therefore, problems treatment rehabilitation hostilities have become especially acute last year. Aim. To analyze literary sources on issue providing medical aid for gunshot musculoskeletal system, t...

Background: Penetrating cardiac injuries are rare in South African and international literature. regarded as one of the most lethal trauma patients. The mechanism injury varies across world. In developing countries, stab wounds cause majority penetrating injuries. These remain clinically challenging associated with high mortalities. Aim: To describe our experience outcome their management at a ...