Can a fracture cause blisters?

Can a fracture cause 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.

How long does it take for a broken blister to heal?

Most blisters heal naturally after three to seven days and don’t require medical attention. It’s important to avoid bursting the blister, because this could lead to an infection or slow down the healing process. If the blister does burst, don’t peel off the dead skin.

Why do fracture blisters happen?

Fracture blister is primarily caused by shearing forces on the skin created by angulation of a boney fracture. Other factors include: Post-traumatic swelling. Tissue hypoxia due to damage to surrounding veins and lymphatics.

How do you treat a broken toe blister?

Blister Care

1. Gently wash the area with clean water.
2. Don’t remove the flap of skin over a blister unless it’s very dirty or torn or there is pus under it.
3. Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline, and a nonstick bandage.
4. Change the bandage once a day or anytime it gets wet or dirty.

Are fracture blisters serious?

Fracture blisters can also create scarring on your skin, especially when the blisters are filled with blood. A fracture blister is sterile until the blistered area is broken. At that time, bacteria can invade the skin and lead to infection.

Can you get fracture blisters without a fracture?

Yes…for “just” a blister! Other complications of fracture blisters include delayed surgical repair of a fracture and non-union of a fracture. If surgical repair is performed after the development of a fracture blister, the patient is at higher risk for developing a wound infection.

Can you have fracture blisters without a fracture?

Do fracture blisters pop?

Fracture blisters are tense vesicles or bullae that arise on markedly swollen skin directly overlying a fracture. Fracture blisters pop up in trauma patients occasionally.