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Review
. 2012 Apr;29(2):279-90, viii.
doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2012.01.006. Epub 2012 Feb 21.

Overview of concepts and treatments in open fractures

Nicole Jedlicka  1 , N Jake Summers, Mica M Murdoch
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Review

Overview of concepts and treatments in open fractures

Nicole Jedlicka et al. Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2012 Apr.

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.

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