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Damage control orthopedics in a patient with polytrauma complicated with thyroid storm
Rishya Manikam1, M Emmed2, CS Kumar3, Jeffry Amit4, AB Sri Latha5
1MBBS, Head, Accident and Emergency Department, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2Head, Accident and Emergency Department, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
3MBBS, M.S (Ortho), Senior Lecturer, Orthopedics Department, University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
4MBBS, Senior Lecturer, Orthopedics Department, University Malaya Medical Centre Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
5MBBS, Accident and Emergency Department, University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

doi:10.5348/ijcri-2014-03-475-CR-6

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How to cite this article:
Manikam R, Emmed M, Kumar CS, Amit J, Latha ABS. Damage control orthopedics in a patient with polytrauma complicated with thyroid storm. International Journal of Case Reports and Images 2014;5(3):211–214.


Abstract
Introduction: The concept of damage control orthopaedics (DCO) especially in a polytrauma patient compounded with other medical conditions being vigorously advocated by orthopaedic trauma surgeons.
Case Report: Presenting a case of a polytrauma patient with thyroid storm. The decision on DCO in this patient being discussed.
Conclusion: The decision about the timing of surgery should be based on the patients’ condition as a whole. Careful planning and definition of priorities in each individual patient is essential. This holistic approach will see that patient safety care improves.

Keywords: Polytrauma, Thyroid Storm, Orthopaedics


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Author Contributions
Rishya Manikam – Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
M Emmed – Substantial contributions to conception and design, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
CS Kumar – Substantial contributions to conception and design, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Jeffry Amit – Substantial contributions to conception and design, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
AB Sri Latha – Substantial contributions to conception and design, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
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