Research progress concerning prevention and treatment of tension blisters after fracture / 中华创伤骨科杂志

ABSTRACT

This paper reviews the research progress concerning the prevention and treatment of tension blisters after fracture. There are 8 preventive measures to reduce the incidence of fracture tension blisters, such as correct identification of the high risk factors for fracture blister, immobilization and fixation, and elevation of the affected limb. There are 4 treatments blister aspiration, deroofment, leaving the blister intact, and negative pressure wound therapy. This review is to provide useful reference for those who need construction of clinical protocls for prevention and treatment of fracture tension blisters.