Acute shortening and angulation for complex open fractures: an updated perspective

Summary:. Reestablishing an intact, healthy soft tissue envelope is a critical step in managing lower extremity injuries, particularly high-grade open tibia fractures. Acute shortening and angulation can be used independently or together to address complex soft tissue injuries, particularly when bon...

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Main Authors: Sarah N. Pierrie, MD, Michael J. Beltran, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2023-07-01
Series:OTA International
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/OI9.0000000000000245