fracture blister

fracture blister

superficial epidermolysis that occurs in association, most commonly, with fractures of the leg and ankle and forearm and wrist; etiology represents a combination of excessive swelling and torsional injury to the overlying soft tissues.
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

frac·ture blis·ter

(frak'shŭr blis'tĕr)
Superficial epidermolysis that occurs in association, most commonly, with fractures of the leg and ankle and forearm and wrist; etiology represents a combination of excessive swelling and torsional injury to the overlying soft tissues.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
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On physical examination, incisional sites were clean, dry, and intact and a small fracture blister was noted on the posterior aspect of the knee--which was cleaned and redressed.
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Fracture blisters are problematic, as bloody blisters indicate an incompetent epidermis and are associated with a high incidence of wound complications.
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Resolution of fracture blisters and edema as well as the return of skin wrinkling are key indicators of recovery.
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(5.) Giordano C, Koval KJ: Treatment of fracture blisters: A prospective study of 53 cases.
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