Open AccessArthritis after frostbite injury in children
Author(s) -
Carrera Guillermo F.,
Kozin Franklin,
Mccarty Daniel J.
Publication year - 1979
Publication title -
arthritis & rheumatism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1529-0131
pISSN - 0004-3591
DOI - 10.1002/art.1780221006
Subject(s) - frostbite , medicine , arthritis , dermatology , surgery
Two patients who suffered frostbite injury to their hands as children were recently observed. The characteristic clinical and radiographic features of arthritis secondary to frostbite are described. Joint changes may be the result of direct chondrocyte injury during cold exposure. Current theories of the pathogenesis and treatment of frostbite injury are reviewed briefly.