Timing of Closure of Open Fractures
Authors:
- Michael J. BosseMBMichael J. Bosse
- 1 November 2002
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- Vol. 10 (6) , 379-384
Abstract
Traditionally, closure of open fractures after initial débridement has been delayed to minimize the risk of complications, particularly infection. This practice developed before the widespread use of systemic antibiotics, local antibiotic bead pouches, advanced débridement methods, and improKeywords
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