Cold-associated injuries in Antarctica: a brief discussion on 'polar thigh'
Academic article on 'Polar Thigh', in the Mind matters & bodily functions in the field section, published in Issue 3 of the publication Exploration Revealed. Polar thigh is thought to be an injury that occurs following constant mechanical abrasion while skiing in extreme cold environme...
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| Language: | English |
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Scientific Exploration Society
2023
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10065471 |
| Summary: | Academic article on 'Polar Thigh', in the Mind matters & bodily functions in the field section, published in Issue 3 of the publication Exploration Revealed. Polar thigh is thought to be an injury that occurs following constant mechanical abrasion while skiing in extreme cold environments. Prevention efforts focus on measures to reduce friction from clothing or equipment. Injuries can develop to cause severe ulceration, risking the need for medical evacuation. Literature is considerably limited and further reporting on successful preventative measures and clinical outcomes could be helpful to further delineate this risk to those planning prolonged polar travel. In the meantime those intending to travel should familiarise themselves with the polar medicine chapter of Auerbach's Wilderness Medicine |
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