Patient experience of long-term recovery after open fracture of the lower limb: a qualitative study using interviews in a community setting

Objectives Treatment of open fractures is complex and patients may require muscle and skin grafts. The aim of this study was to gain a greater understanding of patient experience of recovery from open fracture of the lower limb 2–4 years postinjury.Design A phenomenological approach was used to guid...

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Main Authors: Matthew L Costa, Juul Achten, Elizabeth Tutton, Julie Bruce, Sophie Rees
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2019-10-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/9/10/e031261.full