Fracture Blisters

Fracture blisters are a relatively uncommon complication of fractures in locations of the body, such as the ankle, wrist elbow and foot, where skin adheres tightly to bone with little subcutaneous fat cushioning. The blister that results resembles that of a second degree burn.These blisters signific...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Uebbing, Claire M, Walsh, Mark, Miller, Joseph B, Abraham, Mathew, Arnold, Clifford
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2011-02-01
Series:Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
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Online Access:http://escholarship.org/uc/item/17s4v4hp