The radiographic soft tissue thickness is associated with wound complications after open reduction and internal fixation of patella fractures

The radiographic soft tissue thickness is associated with wound complications after open reduction and internal fixation of patella fractures

Abstract Background Displaced patella fracture is commonly treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). Wound complications after surgery often lead to prolonged hospitalization and dissatisfaction of patients. Periarticular adiposity and swelling may be associated with wound complicati...

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Main Authors: Kai Song, Bowen Zhu, Qing Jiang, Jin Xiong, Hongfei Shi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Patella fracture
Open reduction and internal fixation
Wound complication
Soft tissue
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05498-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05498-0

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