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Open fractures of the lower extremity: Current management and clinical outcomes

Open fractures of the lower extremity are the most common open long bone injuries, yet their management remains a topic of debate. This article discusses the basic tenets of management and the subsequent impact on clinical outcome. These include the rationale for initial debridement, antimicrobial c...

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Autores principales: Elniel, Abdel Rahim, Giannoudis, Peter V.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5994617/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29951271
http://dx.doi.org/10.1302/2058-5241.3.170072