$Negative-pressure wound therapy versus standard dressings for adults with an open lower limb fracture: the WOLLF RCT$

Negative-pressure wound therapy versus standard dressings for adults with an open lower limb fracture: the WOLLF RCT

<p>BACKGROUND: Open fractures of the lower limb occur when a broken bone penetrates the skin and is exposed to the outside environment. These are life-changing injuries. The risk of deep infection may be as high as 27%. The type of dressing applied after surgical debridement could potentially...

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Main Authors:	Costa, M, Achten, J, Bruce, J, Davis, S, Hennings, S, Willett, K, Petrou, S, Jeffery, S, Griffin, D, Parker, B, Masters, J, Lamb, S, Tutton, E, Parsons, N
Format:	Journal article
Language:	English
Published:	NIHR Journals Library 2018

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