The bigger picture: unconventional open fractures in Colombia.

Carvajal Lievano, Diego Luis; Leal, Jaime Andres; Rojas, Cristian Alberto; Santisteban, Fredy; Daccarett, Miguel S · OTA Int · 2025

expert_opinion · Level V

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Abstract

The management of open fractures in Colombia is influenced by special conditions shaped by the unique medical, social, and infrastructural environment that exists within the many varied regions of the country. These factors make the treatment of open fractures and associated injuries particularly complex.