Open tibial fractures. Issue 2 (April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fernandez, Miguel A.; Nanchahal, Jagdeep; Costa, Matthew L.
• Is Part Of: Orthopaedics and trauma. Volume 31:Issue 2(2017:Apr.)
• Page Start: 125
• Page End: 132
• Publication Date: 2017-04
• Subjects: lower limb reconstruction -- lower limb trauma -- open fracture; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Traumatology -- Periodicals; 616.7
• DOI: 10.1016/j.mporth.2016.10.002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1877-1327

Abstract

Abstract: Open fractures of the tibia are potentially life-changing injuries with huge costs to both patients and healthcare systems. These injuries require early coordinated interventions by senior orthopaedic and plastic surgical teams (orthoplastic) to reduce the risk of long-term complications and improve outcomes. Here we review clinical guidelines and developments in the evidence base to highlight key aspects of the coordinated care of open fractures of the tibia.