Citation

Tisnovsky I, Katz SD, Pincay JI, Garcia Reinoso L, Redfern JAI, Pascal SC, Wham BC, Naziri Q, Suneja N. J. Orthop. 2021; 23: 100-106.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, P. K. Surendran Memorial Education Foundation, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.jor.2020.12.029

PMID

33488004

Abstract

PURPOSE: To propose a gunshot wound-related hip injury algorithm and improve patient outcomes.

METHODS: Multiple online databases were queried to identify studies reporting on management of gunshot-wound hip injury.

RESULTS: Of 47 papers included, 5 and 14 studies recommended surgical intervention for the treatment of low- and high-velocity gunshot wounds, respectively, and 1 paper advocated the use of prophylactic antibiotics in the treatment of high-velocity injuries. All remaining papers had mixed and conflicting results.

CONCLUSION: Various therapeutic strategies have been used for the management of gunshot wound-related hip injuries but further prospective studies are necessary to determine the optimal therapeutic modality.

Language: en

Keywords

Trauma; Complications; Gunshot wound; Hip injury; Operative techniques; Success rate