Potential non-neurologic non-arterial complications associated with some common fractures

	Osteomyelitis	Non-union	Acute compartment syndrome	Complex regional pain syndrome	Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)	Other important complications
Open fractures	X
Rib						X*
Humerus, supracondylar elbow			X
Forearm			X
Distal radius			X	X
Scaphoid		X		X
Hamate		X		X
Hip/pelvis	X^¶				X
Femur		X^Δ	X		X	X^Δ
Tibia		X	X		X
Talus		X				X^◊
Proximal fifth metatarsal		X^§

* Depending on number and severity, rib fractures are associated with risk of pulmonary. contusion, pneumothorax, hemothorax, liver or spleen laceration, and other injuries.
¶ Elevated risk of osteomyelitis if open fracture.
Δ Femoral neck fractures are at risk of non-union and avascular necrosis.
◊ Talus fractures are at risk for avascular necrosis.
§ Except styloid fractures, which are not at increased risk.

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Potential non-neurologic non-arterial complications associated with some common fractures