Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10217666 | Injury | 2018 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Overall, the rate of deep infection in high energy open tibial fractures managed within the four major trauma centes is low. Achieving surgical debridement within 12âh is challenging within the current infrastructure, and it is unclear whether adhering to this target will significantly affect the incidence of severe infective complications. Debridement within 24âh appears achievable. If a 12-h target is to be met, it is vital to ensure dedicated orthoplastic capacity is adequately resourced.
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Authors
Susan A. Hendrickson, Rosemary A. Wall, Oliver Manley, William Gibson, Deirdre Toher, Katy Wallis, Jayne Ward, David L. Wallace, Michael Lamyman, Anna-Victoria Giblin, Thomas C. Wright, Umraz Khan,