Necrotizing Fasciitis: An Overview

For numerous reasons, the number of cases of necrotizing fasciitis is increasing. Several bacteria can be responsible for the destruction of subcutaneous tissue and fat including group A streptococcus. Immunosuppressed individuals, diabetics, males, and the aged comprise the largest susceptible grou...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of prosthetics and orthotics 2001-09, Vol.13 (3), p.83-86
Hauptverfasser: Speers, David, Shurr, Donald
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:For numerous reasons, the number of cases of necrotizing fasciitis is increasing. Several bacteria can be responsible for the destruction of subcutaneous tissue and fat including group A streptococcus. Immunosuppressed individuals, diabetics, males, and the aged comprise the largest susceptible groups. Further muscle and nerve necrosis occurs, secondary to compartment syndrome and elevating pressure. After surgical debridement, appropriate antibiotic therapy, and healing of necessary skin grafts, residual loss of function may require the use of an orthosis. The practicing orthotist needs to understand the cause, course, and functional limitations of necrotizing fasciitis in order to produce a successful orthotic outcome.
ISSN:1040-8800
DOI:10.1097/00008526-200109000-00013