Treatment of grade IIIB and grade IIIC open tibial fractures.

Turen, C H; DiStasio, A J · Orthop Clin North Am · 1994

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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.

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Anatomy