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Treatment of Open Proximal Humerus Fracture by Gunshot

총격에 의한 개방성 근위 상완골 골절의 치료 - 증례 보고 -

  • Kim, Sung-Jae (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Jae-Hoo (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Chun, Yong-Min (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine)
  • 김성재 (연세대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실) ;
  • 이재후 (연세대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실) ;
  • 천용민 (연세대학교 의과대학 정형외과학교실)
  • Received : 2011.10.25
  • Accepted : 2011.12.09
  • Published : 2012.06.30

Abstract

Purpose: To consider the proper management of proximal humerus fracture on gunshot wounds. Materials and Methods: A 28-year-old male patient, who sustained a gunshot injury on the left arm 5 days ago, was admitted through the emergency department. Although he underwent an emergency surgery (bullet fragment removal and debridement), there remained bullet fragments around the proximal humerus fracture site. The wound seemed to be infected and a partial dehiscence occurred. No neurologic deficit was noted. Immediate exploration and debridement were performed, and an external fixator was applied to restore the anatomical alignment and manage the wounds. Intravenous antibiotics were administered. On the 9th postoperative day, wound debridement was done again, and cement beads mixed with antibiotics were inserted. After two weeks, the external fixator was removed, and the pin sites were closed after debridement. One week later, the open reduction and internal fixation with locking compression plate and screws were done. Result: At 3 months after the internal fixation, the bone union was obtained with satisfactory alignment of the humerus. Conclusion: The severity of the soft tissue injury influences the fracture management plan. Further, the risk on lead toxicity should be considered.

목적: 총상에 의한 상완골 골절 증례를 통해 치료의 원칙에 대하여 고찰한다. 대상 및 방법: 28세 남자가 좌측 상완부의 총상으로 수상 후 5일에 응급실로 내원하였다. 상지의 신경 및 혈관 손상의 징후 및 타장기의 손상은 없었으며, 생체징후는 안정적이었다. 수상 당시 타 병원에서 총상에 대한 변연 절제술 및 세척술 후에 일차적 봉합술을 시행받았으며, 상완부의 전외측에 5 cm 가량의 오염된 상처가 있었다. 본원에서 변연절제술 및 탄환 파편의 제거술을 시행하고 외고정을 통하여 해부학적 정렬을 유지하였다. 술 후 8일까지 상처에 대한 무균적 소독을 시행하였으며, 정맥 항생제를 유지하였다. 술 후 9일째에 광범위 변연 절제술 및 항생제를 섞은 시멘트 구슬 삽입술을 시행하였다. 감염이 호전되는 소견을 보여, 시멘트 구슬 삽입 2주째에 외고정 장치를 제거하고 외고정 핀 삽입부의 피부 봉합술을 시행하였다. 1주 후에, 금속판을 이용하여 내고정을 하였다. 결과: 유합술 후 3 개월째, 만족스러운 상완골의 정렬과 골 유합을 얻었다.

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