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Treatment of grade IIIB and grade IIIC open tibial fractures
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Review
Treatment of grade IIIB and grade IIIC open tibial fractures
Orthop Clin North Am.
1994 Oct.
Abstract
The treatment of grade IIIB and grade IIIC open tibia fractures remains a challenge to the orthopedic surgeon. This article explores the history of clinical management, current methods of stabilization, and decision-making algorithms, special attention is given to the debate regarding limb salvage versus amputation.
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