Castillo AUU, Nieto HEA, Muñoz HBM, Mora RFG

Language: Spanish
References: 15
Page: 203-206
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ABSTRACT

Introduction: an orthopedic emergency is the appearance of an acute lesion of the musculoskeletal system with a diverse etiology and variable severity. It can be potentially fatal if not treated in a timely manner. Material and methods: a search was carried out in the Medical Financial Information System (SIMEF) and the Automated Subsystem of Hospital Discharges (SAEH) from July 01, 2019, to August 31, 2022, and included patients with orthopedic evaluations performed in the Emergency Department of the Ignacio Zaragoza ISSSTE Regional Hospital. Results: dislocation of large joints was the emergency that most occurred at 47.94%, followed in second place by open fractures at 44.32%, and later by septic arthritis in third place with 6.28%. On the other hand, traumatic vascular injuries and compartment syndrome had a considerably lower incidence. Conclusions: identifying the main orthopedic emergencies that occur at emergency centers will serve as a starting point for care, diagnosis, and timely treatment, thus reducing the morbidity and mortality of these conditions.

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