Treatment of grade IIIB and grade IIIC open tibial fractures.
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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.
Medical subject headings
- Fracture Fixation
- Fractures, Open
- Tibial Fractures
Anatomy
- tibia