The exact nature of the injury remains unclear.We are reporting it because we don't know if it might be serious.Definitive root cause not determined due to limited details available.Based on the patient's demographic, the cause of abrasion could be the combination of a "hospital sock" that could have been in conflict with the boot liner, and/or the over-tightening of boot on an already frail, geriatric patient.
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It was reported patient was being surgically treated for a hip fracture utilizing a gamma nail.Traction was applied for the procedure, specifically how much traction or for how long is not known.It was not documented which boot size was used, but the nurse thinks it was most likely the large size boot.The black reusable boot liners were utilized during the case, in addition the patient had on "no slip hospital socks" in between the patient's skin and the boot liner.The wound occurred within the part of the leg contained in the boot.The patient was initially treated with a wound vac, and then was transferred to a rehab facility so the status of the injury today is not known.
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