Review of the management of open fractures
Stanifer, E.; Wertheimer, S.
Journal of Foot Surgery 31(4): 350-354
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0449-2544 PMID: 1357023 Document Number: 392525
This article presents a literature review of the evaluation and management of open fractures. A case report of a patient having sustained a type II open fracture of the hallux is presented. Debridement, tetanus prophylaxis, reduction and stabilization, and intravenous antibiosis are the hallmarks for prompt and appropriate treatment.
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