Overview of concepts and treatments in open fractures.
Publication/Presentation Date
4-1-2012
Abstract
Open fractures are one of the few lower extremity surgical emergencies. These injuries require immediate treatment. If untreated, severe cases of open fracture can be limb threatening. This article is a review of the literature of open fractures and the current treatment guidelines.
Volume
29
Issue
2
First Page
279
Last Page
290
ISSN
1558-2302
Published In/Presented At
Jedlicka, N., Summers, N. J., & Murdoch, M. M. (2012). Overview of concepts and treatments in open fractures. Clinics in podiatric medicine and surgery, 29(2), 279–viii. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cpm.2012.01.006
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
22424488
Department(s)
Department of Surgery, Fellows and Residents
Document Type
Article
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